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SA17 VBJ

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,907 mi
Last recorded81,907 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA17 VBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 81,907 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 81,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 72,273 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 72,268 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 61,222 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Mar 2024 61,222 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Mar 2023 47,024 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 47,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

t p m s light on

Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,074 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 36,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 25,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 16,188 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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SA17 VBJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,654 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA17 VBJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 21 March 2017.

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