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SM14 MGV

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,126 mi
Last recorded88,126 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 MGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2026 88,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 77,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear needed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 77,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear needed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing corroded through suspect this is the cause of parking brake fault (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 70,994 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 70,994 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,925 miles

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 65,920 miles

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

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 (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 5 Dec 2022 59,514 miles

Offside Front strut top free play

Fail 5 Dec 2022 59,514 miles

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

Offside Front strut top free play

Pass 3 Dec 2021 52,337 miles

hand brake lever travel nearing limit

Fail 2 Dec 2021 52,337 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

hand brake lever travel nearing limit

Pass 7 Dec 2020 44,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 34,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 26,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 18,747 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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SM14 MGV is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM14 MGV is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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