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SO13 AKN

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,264 mi
Last recorded80,264 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO13 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 80,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 80,259 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Exhaust Heatshield Insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Not Working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 77,885 miles

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 77,881 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front sub frame holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub frame and suspension corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2023 75,923 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 75,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 71,106 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 59,290 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 59,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 43,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 43,258 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 43,258 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust crentre box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,448 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 39,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,675 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 22,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 14,691 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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SO13 AKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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SO13 AKN is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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