2017 VAUXHALL ADAM1.2L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
Considering this 2017 VAUXHALL ADAM? It's a PETROL with a 1229cc engine showing 70,643 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2017
- Engine
- 1229cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Checking the history for this 2017 Vauxhall Adam (OL07 BAN), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2022 to March 2026.
The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 14 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL ADAM
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ignition Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)(Serious)
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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