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AE63 VHC

2013 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,699 mi
Last recorded72,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Adam46,603 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 VHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 72,699 miles

Coolant leak

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

o/s/f shock corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2026 72,698 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

o/s/f shock corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2025 70,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 67,552 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 67,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 64,009 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play - top mount

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 64,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play - top mount

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 61,257 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 53,729 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,198 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 36,130 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 35,969 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 23,107 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 23,107 miles

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

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

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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AE63 VHC is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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AE63 VHC is a 2013 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 September 2013.

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