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SH13 ZTJ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH13 ZTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 65,730 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 63,542 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 63,542 miles

Front Brake disc insecure both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 60,536 miles

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 60,535 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,857 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Condensation in lamp

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 48,368 miles

front windscreen left side small stone chip.

nearside rear body lamp has condensation inside.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 38,868 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 28,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 28,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 18,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Fail 25 Sep 2017 18,985 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 15,958 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 13,926 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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SH13 ZTJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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SH13 ZTJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 24 May 2013.

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