2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

7,607 MOT tests in 2024. 65.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time65.8%
Failed or needed repairs34.2%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,607 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.4%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened3.0%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    233 marked dangerous
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    165 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.0%
  2. Lights & electrics11.0%
  3. Brakes10.0%
  4. Tyres6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  7. Body & chassis3.4%
  8. Steering3.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak20.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 65.8% of 2013 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,607 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Vauxhall Adam?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).