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YS13 TYK

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS13 TYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 129,884 miles

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

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

both front top coil spring mounts have slight play

Fail 22 Apr 2026 129,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front top coil spring mounts have slight play

Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,246 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 109,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 106,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 106,699 miles

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel Brake pedal initial press travel excessive possible air in system (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 102,308 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 102,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 95,614 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,015 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 65,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front strut top mountain slight wear

Fail 25 Jul 2018 65,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on edges

Offside Front strut top mountain slight wear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 50,878 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 50,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,801 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 35,801 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (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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YS13 TYK is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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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YS13 TYK is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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