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SW13 KVS

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,798 mi
Last recorded108,798 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 108,798 miles

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

Offside Front top mount slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,860 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 90,428 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,758 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 71,420 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 71,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall, 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,774 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 61,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 49,680 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 49,680 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 43,378 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 43,378 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid resevior (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 32,072 miles

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 Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 19,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 10,375 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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SW13 KVS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red 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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SW13 KVS is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 26 June 2013.

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