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Vauxhall Adam

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,229 cc

K21 AVEMOT history

K21 AVE is a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 27 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 47,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

K21 AVE red Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
47,566 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 AVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 AVE was last recorded at 47,566 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 7,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,341 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,225 miles
Average per year
5,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,566 miles
  • 2025 – 40,341 miles
  • 2024 – 33,450 miles
  • 2023 – 25,878 miles
  • 2022 – 20,605 miles
  • 2021 – 18,842 miles
  • 2020 – 12,911 miles
  • 2019 – 10,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Oct 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    948825872948
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail47,566 miles (+7,225)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,566 miles
    Test number
    424754370824
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    338560243606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,341 miles (+6,891)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    264073772925
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTHSIDES (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak WATER HOUSING

  5. Pass33,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    284375938414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail33,450 miles (+7,572)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,450 miles
    Test number
    724238312932
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass25,878 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    25,878 miles
    Test number
    993531404910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,605 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    20,605 miles
    Test number
    802678080735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,842 miles (+5,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    18,842 miles
    Test number
    800982128958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass12,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,911 miles
    Test number
    106755312439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail12,911 miles (+2,849)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,911 miles
    Test number
    883515300700
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass10,062 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    10,062 miles
    Test number
    482157675377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about K21 AVE

Does K21 AVE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 AVE is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K21 AVE?
The MOT on K21 AVE is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 AVE done?
K21 AVE was recorded at 47,566 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 5,553 miles a year.
Has K21 AVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 AVE has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on K21 AVE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K21 AVE find?
K21 AVE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear.

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