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Vauxhall Adam

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

K8 NKWMOT history

K8 NKW is a white petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 20 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 76,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

K8 NKW white Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,923 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 NKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 NKW was last recorded at 76,923 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,387 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,536 miles
Average per year
6,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,923 miles
  • 2025 – 73,387 miles
  • 2023 – 68,893 miles
  • 2022 – 63,964 miles
  • 2021 – 54,974 miles
  • 2020 – 51,082 miles
  • 2019 – 41,323 miles
  • 2018 – 31,277 miles
  • 2017 – 21,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,923 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,923 miles (+3,536)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    149394789488
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass73,387 miles (+4,494)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    298064943414
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass68,893 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    68,893 miles
    Test number
    637188907991
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail68,893 miles (+4,929)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,893 miles
    Test number
    539880435533
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,964 miles (+8,990)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,964 miles
    Test number
    428391129337
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass54,974 miles (+3,892)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,974 miles
    Test number
    283023825975
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass51,082 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,082 miles
    Test number
    708016895927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail51,077 miles (+9,754)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,077 miles
    Test number
    904854327068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass41,323 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,323 miles
    Test number
    637651964584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    861335240330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail31,277 miles (+9,560)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,277 miles
    Test number
    735184198871
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass21,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,717 miles
    Test number
    269529188839
    • AdvisoryADVISE ONLY... Nearside front & Offside rear tyres have sidewall damage but no visible cords at time of MOT test

Questions about K8 NKW

Does K8 NKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 NKW is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 NKW?
The MOT on K8 NKW is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 NKW done?
K8 NKW was recorded at 76,923 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 6,250 miles a year.
Has K8 NKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 NKW has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on K8 NKW 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 K8 NKW find?
K8 NKW passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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