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Y21 EMU

2017 Vauxhall Adam

Gold Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,848 mi
Last recorded65,848 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Adam33,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY21 EMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2017
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 65,848 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 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 56,139 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 44,779 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 44,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 27 Feb 2023 33,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 23,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 12,159 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 6,997 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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Y21 EMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam in Gold with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y21 EMU registered?

Y21 EMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is Y21 EMU safe to buy?

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