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VU18 KBK

2018 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,986 mi
Last recorded53,986 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Adam27,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU18 KBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,986 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 53,946 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 49,555 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 49,555 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 47,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 44,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 41,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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VU18 KBK is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 27,832 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU18 KBK registered?

VU18 KBK is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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