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Y23 POL

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,279 mi
Last recorded75,279 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY23 POL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 75,279 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 62,958 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,927 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BADLY SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating BRAKE DISC, INSIDE FACE, BADLY CORRODED AND SCORED. (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ,FRONT TYRES. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low VERY LOW, ADJUSTED. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 57,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 57,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 52,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,359 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged SIDEWALL DAMAGED, NO CORDS EXPOSED. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,814 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 49,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 46,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 46,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 43,000 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 32,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y23 POL is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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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Y23 POL is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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