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SH63 ARX

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 102,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder, air fresheners and multiple soft toys

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17)(inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 164,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder, air fresheners and multiple soft toys

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17)(inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside parking brake effort significantly weaker than Nearside

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 90,213 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 90,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 86,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,946 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 71,822 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 54,899 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 54,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 45,115 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 45,115 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,480 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 27,634 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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SH63 ARX is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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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SH63 ARX is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 16 October 2013.

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