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SH13 ZTL

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,074 mi
Last recorded82,074 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 82,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged has a flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 79,885 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 79,885 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 72,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,667 miles

both front strut top mounts have slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,475 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 39,305 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 28,252 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 20,183 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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 ZTL is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was SH13 ZTL registered?

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

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