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Vauxhall Adam

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,398 cc

Y18 ESHMOT history

Y18 ESH is a grey petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 6 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 105,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

Y18 ESH grey Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
105,932 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,914 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 ESH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 ESH was last recorded at 105,932 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,913 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
8,914 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,932 miles
  • 2025 – 92,726 miles
  • 2024 – 83,516 miles
  • 2023 – 73,652 miles
  • 2022 – 66,458 miles
  • 2021 – 61,452 miles
  • 2020 – 58,557 miles
  • 2019 – 50,761 miles
  • 2018 – 38,838 miles
  • 2017 – 26,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded 2x springs corroded at the bottom

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front difficult to select reverse

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,932 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    105,932 miles
    Test number
    339686195143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail105,913 miles (+13,187)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,913 miles
    Test number
    481679259120
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass92,726 miles (+125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    92,726 miles
    Test number
    460138164579
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront difficult to select reverse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail92,601 miles (+9,085)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,601 miles
    Test number
    916704650365
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront difficult to select reverse
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass83,516 miles (+9,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    862447068155
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded 2x springs corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass73,652 miles (+7,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    746251314070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass66,458 miles (+5,006)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    896704285384
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass61,452 miles (+2,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    701467901085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass58,557 miles (+7,796)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,557 miles
    Test number
    384054724124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slide play on the Macpherson strut top mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisorySlide play on the Macpherson strut top mount
  10. Pass50,761 miles (+11,923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    141337308709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass38,838 miles (+12,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,838 miles
    Test number
    173768146364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass26,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    941751299319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,814 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,814 miles
    Test number
    708926620758
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about Y18 ESH

Does Y18 ESH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 ESH is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 ESH?
The MOT on Y18 ESH is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 ESH done?
Y18 ESH was recorded at 105,932 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 8,914 miles a year.
Has Y18 ESH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 ESH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 ESH 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 Y18 ESH find?
Y18 ESH passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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