2017 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · DA13 MOL

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend indicates a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 51,730 miles, it failed the initial inspection on that same day due to multiple consumable and auxiliary faults. The history shows a recurring cycle of failing on minor items and then resolving them to pass, suggesting the owner only addresses issues when legally mandated, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 51,730 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,750 miles per year. This low usage often results in vehicles sitting stationary for extended periods, which correlates with the specific defects noted in the record. Between the October 2023 test at 46,059 miles and the November 2024 test at 49,138 miles, the car covered only 3,000 miles in over thirteen months, confirming the low-mileage nature of its usage history. A buyer must physically inspect the condition of all four tyres, as the record repeatedly flags cracking and perishing sidewalls in both 2024 and 2025. These dry rot symptoms are typical of aged rubber degradation caused by low mileage rather than tread wear. The 2024 failure involving an inoperative engine management indicator light and an electronic stability control fault suggests potential past electrical issues that should be verified with a diagnostic scan to ensure no hidden codes or sensor faults remain. Additionally, the windscreen wiper assembly and offside mirror should be checked for structural integrity, as these were recent points of failure.