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SH63 VPU

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,157 mi
Last recorded98,157 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH63 VPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,758 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Fail 9 Jul 2025 91,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Pass 11 Jul 2024 80,714 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 76,674 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2022 64,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 49,535 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 49,535 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 35,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,995 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 26,995 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,339 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 19,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 VPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc 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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SH63 VPU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 15 November 2013.

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