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2013 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,002 mi
Last recorded72,002 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK13 VVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 72,002 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,552 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2025 61,552 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil b/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 46,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre.

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

Fail 16 May 2023 46,405 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion at inner faces of front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in tyre.

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

Pass 16 May 2022 42,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine oil leak

Pass 8 May 2021 37,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 37,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 33,123 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 31,413 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 29,060 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 29,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot top mount (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 24,548 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 17,966 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 8,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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YK13 VVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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YK13 VVW is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 25 April 2013.

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