2013 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SL13 VCG
2013 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 May 2013. Recorded mileage 103,083 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,083 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL13 VCG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 103,083 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
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SL13 VCG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Adam (SL13 VCG) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SL13 VCG Mileage History
- 06/07/202493,469 mi
- 03/07/202597,061 mi+3,592 mi
- 03/07/202597,061 mi
- 01/07/2026103,078 mi+6,017 mi
- 01/07/2026103,083 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,842 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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