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VIG 4870

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,597 mi
Last recorded127,597 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 4870
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 127,597 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,475 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 118,475 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 109,503 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,873 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 90,934 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,934 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 90,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,662 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 75,201 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 6 Sep 2018 75,200 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2017 63,136 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front grill broken

Pass 31 May 2017 57,624 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 57,605 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 41,162 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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VIG 4870 is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Orange with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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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VIG 4870 is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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