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S40 YYA

2013 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 YYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 116,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 100,950 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 100,950 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 81,745 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,127 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 75,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 71,636 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flex joint worn

Pass 1 Mar 2021 65,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 26 Jul 2019 57,221 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 57,221 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 48,244 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 41,907 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 41,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,540 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 YYA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 46,603 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S40 YYA is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 July 2013.

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