2018 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · DA52 NLA

The 2018 Vauxhall Adam presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 78,524 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the four prior annual tests from 2021 to 2024 also passed cleanly with no advisories raised. This unbroken sequence of clear results indicates the vehicle has not suffered recurring mechanical or structural faults across its eight-year service life. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for the car's age, averaging roughly 9,816 miles per year against the 78,524 miles recorded. The records show steady, linear accumulation: 50,689 miles at the September 2021 test, rising to 58,719 by September 2022, 65,675 by September 2023, 76,981 by September 2024, and 78,524 by January 2026. The gap between the September 2024 and January 2026 entries covers only 1,543 miles, suggesting the car saw light use in that period. The DVSA data is sparse in detail but consistently clean, with no flagged corrosion, brake defects, or suspension wear across the timeline. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the fault-free history. The Adam's torsion-beam rear suspension and front MacPherson struts are prone to worn bushes and degraded dampers by this mileage, none of which an MOT without advisories confirms as sound. Brake discs and calipers should be measured for lip wear and binding, particularly given the low recent mileage that can encourage surface rust on rotors. Check underneath for structural rust on sills and subframes, and verify the exhaust emissions system and tyre sidewalls at close hand. The clean record implies prior owners kept basic upkeep current, but a car with standing periods can hide perished rubber and flat-spotted tyres that a pass certificate will not reveal.