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A26 ELK

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,636 mi
Last recorded96,636 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 ELK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 96,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 96,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 86,808 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 86,801 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,111 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 83,102 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,948 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 75,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 62,154 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 62,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,073 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 37,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,729 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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A26 ELK is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Grey 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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A26 ELK is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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