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RV14 XLU

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,915 mi
Last recorded81,915 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV14 XLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 81,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2026 81,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 77,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,188 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 71,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control Lamp (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking/perishing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 66,409 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,771 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 48,518 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 44,985 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 41,264 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 41,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 37,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,601 miles

small split in offside front wiper blade

Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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RV14 XLU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV14 XLU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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