2013 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · AX13 FKR

This 2013 Vauxhall Adam has covered approximately 120,140 miles, which averages out to about 9,242 miles per year. This is a typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this age, suggesting it has been driven consistently rather than left standing for long periods. However, the recent MOT history indicates that this consistent use has now resulted in significant structural and mechanical fatigue. The vehicle's condition trend is clearly worsening. While the car passed its inspections from 2023 through 2025 with only minor advisories regarding shock absorber misting and bush wear, the 2026 MOT history reveals a sharp decline in structural integrity. The failure on May 13, 2026, highlighted a fractured coil spring and, more concerningly, a front sub-frame that was corroded and seriously weakened. The presence of a persistent oil leak, noted in both the 2026 failure and the subsequent pass, suggests an ongoing maintenance issue that has not been fully rectified. The progression from minor suspension advisories in 2024 to a broken coil spring and structural corrosion in 2026 indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase where high-mileage wear is manifesting as serious safety defects. Because the sub-frame corrosion was significant enough to cause a failure, you must be extremely cautious regarding the long-term integrity of the chassis. Even though the vehicle passed its most recent test, the underlying issues with the sub-frame and the oil leak remain points of concern that could lead to expensive repairs in the near future.