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2017 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · ML13 ADL

ML13 ADL

2017 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2017. Recorded mileage 60,426 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ADAM
Year / Origin
2017 · Manchester & Merseyside
MOT Status
Valid until 22/05/2026
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Recorded Mileage
60,426 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2017
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This Vauxhall Adam presents a stable and exceptionally clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 23 May 2025 at 60,426 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical usage for a nine year old vehicle. Between February 2022 and May 2025, the odometer rose from 36,408 to 60,426 miles. This represents a steady increase of roughly 24,000 miles over three years, indicating the car has been used regularly without prolonged periods of standing or sudden spikes in high-intensity use. The absence of any advisories or failures across five consecutive tests is unusual for a vehicle of this age. The tester flagged no issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions from March 2022 through May 2025. This suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance or a very light duty cycle. A buyer should still perform a physical check of the brake pads and tyre tread depths, as these consumables are not always flagged until they reach the legal limit. I recommend inspecting the underbody for surface corrosion and checking the service history for evidence of oil changes and timing belt intervals, as the MOT record alone does not confirm internal engine maintenance.

ML13 ADL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2025
  • 60,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

ML13 ADL Mileage History

  1. 16/02/202236,408 mi
  2. 06/03/202346,383 mi+9,975 mi
  3. 26/02/202453,925 mi+7,542 mi
  4. 23/05/202560,426 mi+6,501 mi
  5. 23/05/202560,426 mi

Average of roughly 7,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ML13 ADL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 23 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Vauxhall Adam (ML13 ADL) between February 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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