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SW13 TAU

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 TAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 51,487 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 48,069 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 45,738 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 42,428 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 38,796 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

handbrake lever has slight teravel

Pass 13 Aug 2020 34,429 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 34,429 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 30,990 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 26,382 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 28 Jul 2018 26,379 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jul 2017 21,373 miles

Both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 16,275 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 16,275 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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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What year was SW13 TAU registered?

SW13 TAU is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 3 August 2013.

Is SW13 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW13 TAU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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