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Vauxhall Adam

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,229 cc

Y5 SYWMOT history

Y5 SYW is a white petrol Vauxhall Adam first used on 1 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 71,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

Y5 SYW white Vauxhall Adam – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
71,715 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 SYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Adam
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,229 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 SYW was last recorded at 71,715 miles on 26 May 2026, 3,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,000 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,715 miles
Average per year
5,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,715 miles
  • 2025 – 68,000 miles
  • 2024 – 62,397 miles
  • 2023 – 56,629 miles
  • 2022 – 55,025 miles
  • 2021 – 53,976 miles
  • 2020 – 48,641 miles
  • 2019 – 45,926 miles
  • 2018 – 38,958 miles
  • 2017 – 25,224 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,715 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear both tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,715 miles (+3,715)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    484324070167
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass68,000 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    992923036317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,998 miles (+5,601)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,998 miles
    Test number
    475310017400
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass62,397 miles (+5,768)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,397 miles
    Test number
    374776485650
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass56,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    902365534483
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
  6. Fail56,629 miles (+1,604)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,629 miles
    Test number
    955518113860
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres cracking
  7. Pass55,025 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    55,025 miles
    Test number
    896723222317
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail55,020 miles (+1,044)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,020 miles
    Test number
    291184309836
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass53,976 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    786677787883
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail53,948 miles (+5,307)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    955962442840
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass48,641 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,641 miles
    Test number
    463867956448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass48,058 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    48,058 miles
    Test number
    235365175041
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. Pass45,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    199730622144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,926 miles (+6,968)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,926 miles
    Test number
    128892729185
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  15. Pass38,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    438896926621
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Fail38,958 miles (+13,734)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    675078665381
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. Pass25,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,224 miles
    Test number
    335388422082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y5 SYW

Does Y5 SYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 SYW is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 SYW?
The MOT on Y5 SYW is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 SYW done?
Y5 SYW was recorded at 71,715 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,302 miles a year.
Has Y5 SYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 SYW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 SYW 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 Y5 SYW find?
Y5 SYW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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