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Y121 BTH

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,344 mi
Last recorded90,344 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY121 BTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 90,344 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 90,344 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 82,545 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 82,545 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear rear axle subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 70,721 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

coolant leak

coolant level low

front brake discs very worn corroded and lipped

front brake pads getting low

offside front washer jet not working

Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,444 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 62,444 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,103 miles

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 54,103 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2x rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,463 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect 2x rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,374 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 41,371 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,547 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,619 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 32,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 27,664 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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Y121 BTH is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y121 BTH is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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