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SO17 BBK

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO17 BBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 72,313 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 67,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 50,519 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,519 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 38,951 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 38,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected broken lamp (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lens on lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced full of water (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 25,391 miles

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

Front slight play in both strut top mounts

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 25,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative warning light on (5.2.3 (h))

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

Front slight play in both strut top mounts

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cover damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 22,821 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 17,098 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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SO17 BBK is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 33,654 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SO17 BBK is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 25 August 2017.

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