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Vauxhall Adam

Green · Petrol · 2014 · 1,229 cc

L40 ELDMOT history

L40 ELD is a green petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 10 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L40 ELD green Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,033 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ELD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ELD was last recorded at 76,033 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 3,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,714 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,319 miles
Average per year
5,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,033 miles
  • 2025 – 72,714 miles
  • 2024 – 70,037 miles
  • 2023 – 66,195 miles
  • 2022 – 60,303 miles
  • 2021 – 56,610 miles
  • 2020 – 54,091 miles
  • 2019 – 49,567 miles
  • 2018 – 42,139 miles
  • 2017 – 30,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,033 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 6 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,033 miles (+3,319)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,033 miles
    Test number
    588439877810
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,714 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    267553692764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail72,714 miles (+2,677)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,714 miles
    Test number
    258817783074
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass70,037 miles (+3,842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,037 miles
    Test number
    400949869119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,195 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    66,195 miles
    Test number
    487210638847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,181 miles (+5,878)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,181 miles
    Test number
    861936298378
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR HOUSING SHARP EDGE (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    135071177332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,303 miles (+3,693)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    753443358202
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  9. Pass56,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    852077250059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,610 miles (+2,519)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    899656179653
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass54,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    542449513744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,091 miles (+4,524)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,091 miles
    Test number
    990190617893
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass49,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    371893927339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,567 miles (+7,428)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,567 miles
    Test number
    212252409179
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  15. Pass42,139 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    834681566627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail42,139 miles (+11,675)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,139 miles
    Test number
    882046323868
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass30,464 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,464 miles
    Test number
    147721208260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L40 ELD

Does L40 ELD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ELD is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 ELD?
The MOT on L40 ELD is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ELD done?
L40 ELD was recorded at 76,033 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 5,044 miles a year.
Has L40 ELD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ELD has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 ELD 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 L40 ELD find?
L40 ELD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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