2017 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · C14 DAU

The Vauxhall Adam’s most recent MOT history, ending just five months ago on 22 December 2025, shows a clean pass with no defects—though the record curiously lists both a pass and a fail on the same date at identical mileage, which may indicate a technical error or administrative duplication. Beyond that, the vehicle has maintained a consistent pass status across all five tests since 2023, with no advisories or recurring faults. This suggests the car has been mechanically sound through its 72,771 miles, though the lack of advisories or defects does not preclude hidden wear or deferred maintenance. The absence of any emissions-related failures or structural advisories in the past three years is a positive indicator of basic reliability, though the double-entry anomaly warrants verification with the seller. The mileage progression reveals a steady accumulation of around 8,086 miles annually, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no prolonged gaps or rapid spikes in mileage—from 37,174 miles in January 2023 to 52,668 miles by December 2023, the car covered roughly 15,500 miles in a year, and similarly consistent increments followed. This pattern implies regular use without prolonged neglect, though it does not account for maintenance intervals outside MOT requirements. The lack of mileage gaps also reduces the risk of deferred servicing or corrosion from long-term storage, though a thorough inspection remains essential. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise examining high-wear components not directly tested by the MOT, such as suspension bushes and coil springs for excessive play or corrosion, particularly around wheel arches and sills. The brakes, while not flagged in tests, should be checked for uneven wear or binding calipers, especially if the vehicle has been driven aggressively. Tyres, though not noted in failures, should be inspected for uneven tread wear or embedded debris, which could indicate alignment or suspension issues. Finally, the underbody and wheel arches should be scrutinised for signs of rust penetration, particularly in the UK climate, as structural integrity is not always captured in MOT reports. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these areas are flawless.