2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · DX66 RYC

The 2016 Vauxhall Adam presents a stable and improving maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 9 July 2025 recording a clean pass at 53,133 miles and zero advisories. The vehicle has effectively resolved its earlier minor defects, showing no recurring mechanical or structural failures across the last three consecutive annual tests. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,313 miles per year. Between the July 2024 test at 45,983 miles and the July 2025 test at 53,133 miles, the car covered approximately 7,150 miles in twelve months, representing a modest uptick in usage compared to the longer-term average. The record shows no anomalous gaps or sudden accumulation that would suggest odometer tampering, and the annual testing pattern confirms consistent, if light, yearly use. A buyer should still inspect the front driver's seat adjustment mechanism carefully. Although the failed test on 5 July 2023 at 40,578 miles recorded a non-functioning fore and aft adjustment, the subsequent pass on 10 July 2023 confirms it was repaired. Verifying smooth operation across the full range of travel remains worthwhile, as seat mechanism failures can recur if the repair involved temporary fixes rather than component replacement. The advisory for a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre, recorded on 8 July 2022 at 35,704 miles, was resolved by the following year's test. Given the low annual mileage and the likelihood that the vehicle spends extended periods stationary, a physical inspection should focus on tyre sidewall condition, date codes, and uneven tread deterioration from prolonged standing. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components also warrant close examination, as infrequent use can lead to surface corrosion on brake discs and seized or deteriorated rubber bushes despite the low recorded mileage.