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Vauxhall Adam

White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,229 cc

Y18 SBHMOT history

Y18 SBH is a white petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y18 SBH white Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Adam, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,179 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 SBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 SBH was last recorded at 93,179 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 6,508 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,671 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,508 miles
Average per year
8,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,179 miles
  • 2025 – 86,671 miles
  • 2024 – 86,641 miles
  • 2023 – 74,257 miles
  • 2022 – 66,346 miles
  • 2021 – 56,137 miles
  • 2020 – 47,855 miles
  • 2019 – 47,338 miles
  • 2018 – 40,590 miles
  • 2017 – 30,901 miles
  • 2016 – 17,005 miles
  • 2015 – 9,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,179 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front exhaust flexi deteriated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,179 miles (+6,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    473582065071
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass86,671 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    86,671 miles
    Test number
    642131855647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail86,641 miles (+7,315)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    717859985487
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (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))
  4. Pass79,326 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    731953052470
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail79,324 miles (+5,067)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    965508307962
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass74,257 miles (+7,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    254287189992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass66,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    729747631613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail66,346 miles (+10,209)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    201083349749
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass56,137 miles (+8,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    554440665553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass47,855 miles (+517)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    47,855 miles
    Test number
    804946930971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass47,338 miles (+6,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,338 miles
    Test number
    925631010113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass40,590 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    799895149319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,589 miles (+9,688)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,589 miles
    Test number
    520044668892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. Pass30,901 miles (+13,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    30,901 miles
    Test number
    973504105387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  15. Pass17,005 miles (+7,987)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    17,005 miles
    Test number
    705094614341
    • DangerousOffside Rear tyre looks like its been run flat
  16. Pass9,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    9,018 miles
    Test number
    343333656187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 SBH

Does Y18 SBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SBH is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 SBH?
The MOT on Y18 SBH is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 SBH done?
Y18 SBH was recorded at 93,179 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 8,241 miles a year.
Has Y18 SBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 SBH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 SBH 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 SBH find?
Y18 SBH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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