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SM13 NPY

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,898 mi
Last recorded91,898 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 NPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 91,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 85,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak from exhaust before backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 76,892 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in centre of tyre tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 May 2024 76,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in centre of tyre tread

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 May 2023 71,920 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 67,265 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 62,625 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 62,625 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 53,226 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 53,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 47,110 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 47,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 39,011 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 31,552 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 19,740 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s rear brake sticking

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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SM13 NPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red 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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SM13 NPY is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 16 May 2013.

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