Vauxhall Adam
Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,229 cc
S18 ELMMOT history
S18 ELM is a red petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 23 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 90,706 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 90,706 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 ELM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Adam
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,229 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 23 Jan 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 ELM was last recorded at 90,706 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 5,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,599 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,107 miles
- Average per year
- 8,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 90,706 miles
- 2025 – 85,599 miles
- 2024 – 79,923 miles
- 2022 – 72,673 miles
- 2021 – 57,355 miles
- 2019 – 50,174 miles
- 2018 – 25,727 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass90,706 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 5 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass90,706 miles (+5,107)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 90,706 miles
- Test number
- 529072676899
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass85,599 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 85,599 miles
- Test number
- 682481441789
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail85,599 miles (+5,676)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,599 miles
- Test number
- 977772946079
- MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass79,923 miles (+7,250)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 79,923 miles
- Test number
- 339241490186
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass72,673 miles (+7,807)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 72,673 miles
- Test number
- 544999915694
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass64,866 miles (+7,511)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 64,866 miles
- Test number
- 671898309672
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass57,355 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,355 miles
- Test number
- 665399161206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,355 miles (+7,181)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,355 miles
- Test number
- 882489502596
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass50,174 miles (+10,115)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 50,174 miles
- Test number
- 835217070847
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass40,059 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,059 miles
- Test number
- 717265068019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail40,059 miles (+14,332)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,059 miles
- Test number
- 186391974367
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass25,727 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 25,727 miles
- Test number
- 537091306864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 ELM
- Does S18 ELM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 ELM is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 ELM?
- The MOT on S18 ELM is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 ELM done?
- S18 ELM was recorded at 90,706 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,097 miles a year.
- Has S18 ELM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 ELM has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on S18 ELM 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 S18 ELM find?
- S18 ELM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear nail in tyre.
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