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SW17 VEF

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,446 mi
Last recorded58,446 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 58,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front strut top mounts with lift

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 58,445 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault and ESP service warning on in dash (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front both front strut top mounts with lift

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,676 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 45,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 45,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 39,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 32,140 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 32,140 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 20,396 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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SW17 VEF is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VEF registered?

SW17 VEF is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 9 August 2017.

Is SW17 VEF safe to buy?

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