2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · VU66 AEA

The 2016 Vauxhall Adam presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 11 February 2026 at 74,267 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests back to 22 September 2021 also passed clean. No advisories or failures appear anywhere in the DVLA history, so the vehicle shows no worsening faults or recurring mechanical concerns across its recorded life. Mileage progression sits close to typical for a ten-year-old car. The tester logged 37,945 miles in September 2021, then 50,382 by September 2022, a sharp 12,437-mile jump in one year. Accumulation slowed markedly afterwards: 68,389 miles in September 2023, 70,633 in February 2025, and 74,267 in February 2026. That pattern implies heavier early use followed by roughly 4,000 miles per year recently, with a five-month test gap between 2023 and 2025 rather than strict annual spacing. The clean record across all entries suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current and avoided deferred consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The Adam's age makes suspension bushes, front coil springs, and subframe corrosion prime checks, as the test only samples visible condition on the day. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear or binding given the low recent mileage, since standing periods encourage seizing. Examine exhaust emissions hardware and underbody structural integrity for rust that a clean pass may not have escalated. The absence of advisories means no specific fault trend demands correction, but ten years of service on original components is plausible. Verify service history matches the mileage gaps and confirm tyres, wiper blades, and fluid intervals were maintained outside the MOT scope. The record supports a sound purchase subject to standard used-car scrutiny.