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SW63 CHJ

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Purple Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

82,114 mi
Last recorded82,114 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW63 CHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 82,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 74,949 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 74,949 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 65,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2024 65,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 54,959 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 48,594 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 45,960 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,825 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 43,825 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 39,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 33,379 miles

Engine ; Oil leak , not excessive

Fuel system ; Fuel cap seal is perished , recommend replace

Steering ; Track rod end ball joint dust seal deteriorated , Nearside & Offside

Tyre ; Cracking in tread full circumference , Nearside rear , recommend replace

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 8,081 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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SW63 CHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Purple with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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SW63 CHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 November 2013.

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