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YJ13 ZTE

2013 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,050 mi
Last recorded90,050 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ13 ZTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 90,050 miles

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

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

lift in both front upper top mounts

oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,618 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 75,620 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 75,620 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 69,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,065 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

Fail 27 Sep 2022 62,065 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

coolant level below minimum

Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2021 56,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,859 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 50,845 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor hanging down blocking view (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn drum binding and dragging wheel (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash permanent (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,301 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 43,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall cut no cords exposed.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 May 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side wall cut no cords exposed.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,340 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,158 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 29,138 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking and nail inner edge non repairable

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YJ13 ZTE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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YJ13 ZTE is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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