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TGZ 2153

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,471 mi
Last recorded74,471 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGZ 2153
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2026 74,471 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,130 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 72,036 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 72,036 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MIDBOX (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS & NS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 67,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 62,593 miles

Front exhaust box fractured and slightly blowing

Front exhaust flexi pipe fractured and slightly blowing

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

exhaust box rattling

Fail 1 Sep 2022 62,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive near sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front suspension arms surface rust

exhaust centre box internal baffles rattling

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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TGZ 2153 is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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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TGZ 2153 is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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