BU13 ECA
2013 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2013
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1362 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 January 2027 (229 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,045 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2013 Vauxhall has 15 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 16,045 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2027, the absence of records for over a decade is a major red flag.
The vehicle shows normal annual usage averaging 6,730 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but the 15-year MOT history gap is a significant concern.
Things to check
- Critical 15-year MOT history gap from 2013 to 2016 (first MOT 2016-06-20 at 16,045 miles).
- Multiple recurring failures and advisories for critical safety systems like brakes and suspension.
- Consistent pattern of tyre and lighting failures across multiple tests, indicating reactive maintenance.
- Engine oil and coolant leak advisories in 2018 and 2023, suggesting ongoing fluid issues.
Working in its favour
- Current valid MOT until 2027-01-29, indicating it is roadworthy now.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the available history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 6,730 miles/year, aligning with typical UK usage.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 16,045 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 20,862 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | FAIL | 30,421 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak possibly water pump?
topped up coolant level FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 30,682 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak possibly water pump?
topped up coolant level ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 38,524 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres worn 2mm bold inner edges 215-50-17 ADVISORY Offside Rear shock damp
|
| Nov 2020 | FAIL | 48,767 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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| Nov 2020 | PASS | 48,767 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 56,623 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres worn bold inner edges ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 66,964 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
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| Jan 2023 | PASS | 66,964 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 77,382 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 82,620 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY rear tyres wearing inner edges ADVISORY Coil spring corroded rear 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Jan 2025 | PASS | 82,621 mi |
ADVISORY rear tyres wearing inner edges ADVISORY Coil spring corroded rear 2x (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 88,087 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b)) ADVISORY Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front coolant reservoir almost empty,advise ADVISORY Front hand brake lever has travel,advise ADVISORY Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Jan 2026 | PASS | 88,088 mi |
ADVISORY Rear wiper rubber deteriorated,advise ADVISORY Front hand brake lever has travel,advise ADVISORY Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded osr and nsr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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