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SC13 VCV

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,854 mi
Last recorded93,854 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC13 VCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 93,854 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 93,849 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 93,842 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Lower arm forward bolt mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near side rear off side rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear off side rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 93,521 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,502 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 93,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil &top mount play (5.3.2 (b))

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

Noisy back brake drum on brake test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper blade split

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 92,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil &top mount play (5.3.2 (b))

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

Noisy back brake drum on brake test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade split

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 89,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 89,149 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 87,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,165 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 82,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 74,980 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 74,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 67,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 60,542 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 60,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SC13 VCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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SC13 VCV is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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