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S40 LAU

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

58,648 mi
Last recorded58,648 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 LAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 58,648 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 58,641 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 56,661 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 20 Mar 2025 56,661 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 52,974 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 120,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,956 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,252 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 105,493 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,561 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust rubber mount split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 96,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 96,845 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 34,832 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 89,724 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 89,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape.155/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2019 27,784 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,464 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,394 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,999 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 79,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs also scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 13,223 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 13,222 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,424 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 60,064 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,278 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,278 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 37,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 25,442 miles

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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S40 LAU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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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S40 LAU is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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