2015 VAUXHALL ADAM1.2L PETROL

The 2015 Vauxhall Adam presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 November 2025 at 66,500 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a marked contrast to the advisory-laden tests of 2023 and 2024, suggesting the previous owner addressed outstanding items rather than letting them deteriorate. The most recent certificate is valid through November 2026, giving a full twelve months of roadworthiness cover from today's date of June 2026. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 31,361 miles in October 2021 to 66,500 miles in November 2025, the car covered roughly 35,000 miles across four years, averaging around 8,800 miles annually in that window after a slower earlier life of about 4,300 miles per year between 2015 and 2021. The jump from 59,341 miles in November 2024 to 66,500 miles in November 2025 accounts for 7,159 miles in a single year, indicating a step up in regular use. No gaps appear in the annual testing pattern, and the odometer readings climb logically with no anomalies suggesting rollback. The 2023 test flagged a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber, a condition that typically precedes full damper failure if left unresolved, along with defective wiper blades on both sides. By 2025, neither defect reappeared, implying the wipers were replaced and the shock absorber either resealed or swapped. The 2024 advisory for deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers on both sides is more telling. Split or perished gaiters allow grit into the joint, accelerating wear and potentially causing play in the steering. A buyer should physically check for knocks over uneven surfaces and inspect the inner tyre edges for uneven wear, which would confirm joint degradation. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve a close look for corrosion, particularly given the car's age, as the Adam's city-car duty often means short trips that promote moisture accumulation in structural areas. The braking system and exhaust should also be examined, as neither has attracted any recorded attention but remain wear items at this mileage.