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SW13 UPD

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,072 mi
Last recorded74,072 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 74,072 miles

Front suspension struts and steering arms corroded slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2026 74,071 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 72,799 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 64,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 52,627 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 52,624 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 43,551 miles

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

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Fail 20 Jan 2022 43,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases detatched at front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside registration plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Jan 2021 34,400 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 23,329 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 22,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 20,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,424 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 UPD 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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SW13 UPD is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 13 August 2013.

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