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VN13 RBF

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Orange Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,167 mi
Last recorded96,167 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN13 RBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 96,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,027 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,585 miles

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING & CRACKING,REPLACE A.S.A.P.

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Fail 8 Feb 2023 70,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

COOLANT BELOW MINIMUM.

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING & CRACKING,REPLACE A.S.A.P.

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

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

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES 2013 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,774 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 52,774 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 45,949 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 34,666 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 34,666 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 27,961 miles

Nearside Wiper blade splitting at end & smearing slightly.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,858 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 14,062 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 14,062 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VN13 RBF is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Orange 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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VN13 RBF is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 21 June 2013.

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