2017 VAUXHALL ADAM1.2L Petrol

The Vauxhall Adam presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent DVSA examination on 22 April 2025, where testers passed the car at 48,109 miles with no defects recorded. Prior checks reinforce this trend. The August 2023 test at 34,566 miles and the August 2022 test at 27,257 miles both cleared the vehicle with clean sheets. A single anomaly appears for 23 April 2024, when the same mileage of 43,726 produced both a pass and a fail entry, each noting no defects. This duplicate posting without mechanical fault suggests an administrative irregularity rather than a deterioration in condition. The maintenance trajectory shows no worsening and remains consistent. Mileage accumulation sits well below typical averages for a nine-year-old car. The odometer showed 27,257 miles at the August 2022 test, rose to 34,566 by August 2023, then jumped to 43,726 by April 2024, equating to roughly 9,160 miles in under nine months. The subsequent year to April 2025 added only 4,383 miles, bringing the total to 48,109. Such a pattern indicates light general use with a brief period of higher activity, likely reflecting short urban journeys or extended storage between runs. The sparse but unbroken test history shows no skipped annual checks, implying the previous keeper maintained statutory compliance even though no intermediate service data appears in the record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation rather than mileage wear. Low standing periods risk perished suspension bushes, binding calipers, and superficial corrosion on structural members despite the clean MOT slate. The April 2024 duplicate fail with no listed defect warrants verification of the V5C and DVSA gateway records to confirm no suppressed advisory. Examine tyre sidewalls for cracking, check brake disc surfaces for rust pitting, and assess exhaust emissions under cold start. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the car from wear on consumables such as wiper blades or fluid intervals.