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VK17 HBN

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,625 mi
Last recorded61,625 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK17 HBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,625 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 61,625 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front macpherson strut has slight free play at the upper support bearing assembly

offside front macpherson strut has slight free play at the upper support bearing assembly

Fail 21 May 2025 55,622 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and edges scrubbed and severe cracking to the shoulders (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges heavily scrubbed and severe cracking to the shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severe cracking to the outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front macpherson strut has slight free play at the upper support bearing assembly

offside front macpherson strut has slight free play at the upper support bearing assembly

Pass 14 Jun 2024 47,747 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower mirror cover missing

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 38,280 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower mirror cover missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 33,389 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 27,042 miles
Pass 7 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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VK17 HBN is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VK17 HBN registered?

VK17 HBN is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 15 May 2017.

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