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SL08 HOW

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,374 mi
Last recorded65,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 HOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,374 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 65,372 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 55,944 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 55,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2023 53,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,311 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat belts, rear seats not fitted upright at time of test.

Fail 15 Jun 2022 44,174 miles

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

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

Unable to check rear seat belts, rear seats not fitted upright at time of test.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,933 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,067 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 17,821 miles

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

Rear brakes sticking momentarily when released

underbody muddy making test more difficult

Fail 20 Jun 2017 17,821 miles

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

Rear brakes sticking momentarily when released

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody muddy making test more difficult

Pass 13 Jun 2016 15,903 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 15,903 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding when released (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding on release (3.7.B.1)

Offside 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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SL08 HOW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red 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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SL08 HOW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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