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SW17 GVJ

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,354 mi
Last recorded47,354 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW17 GVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 47,354 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 47,349 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 43,102 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2025 43,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 37,664 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 37,657 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 May 2023 31,986 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 29,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion forming on front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks forming in both rear tyres treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 24,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2154517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front macpherson strut top mount play

offside front macpherson strut top mount play

Pass 30 Oct 2020 19,521 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 19,521 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020

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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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SW17 GVJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was SW17 GVJ registered?

SW17 GVJ is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 13 May 2017.

Is SW17 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW17 GVJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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