2018 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · DC18 FSE
2018 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2018. Recorded mileage 86,748 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1229cc
DC18 FSE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 86,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DC18 FSE Mileage History
- 27/06/202221,317 mi
- 28/06/202341,864 mi+20,547 mi
- 24/06/202464,894 mi+23,030 mi
- 16/06/202586,748 mi+21,854 mi
Average of roughly 22,026 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
DC18 FSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Vauxhall Adam (DC18 FSE) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VAUXHALL ADAM
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ignition Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)(Serious)
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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