2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · FH15 LMF

The 2015 Vauxhall Adam presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 31 January 2026 at 70,537 miles with zero defects recorded. This most recent test confirms the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards. The absence of any advisories or failures in the latest inspection indicates the car is in sound mechanical order right now. Evaluating the mileage against its eleven-year age reveals an annual average of roughly 6,412 miles, which sits well within typical usage parameters. A notable anomaly exists in the record, however. Between June 2024 and May 2025, the odometer advanced by 15,055 miles, yet the subsequent twelve months up to January 2026 saw a mere 255-mile increase. This drastic drop in usage suggests the vehicle spent the last year standing idle or covering only minimal local distances. Prolonged standing can cause flat-spotted tyres, brake disc corrosion, and seized brake calipers, even if the recent MOT passed without issue. The MOT history features two peculiar entries where the vehicle failed on 10 June 2024 and 29 May 2025, both recorded with no defects. This pattern typically indicates an aborted test, an emissions reading failure at the start, or a meter issue rather than a mechanical breakdown. A buyer should verify the exact reason for these failures with the seller. Given the recent ultra-low mileage accumulation, a physical inspection must focus on components susceptible to dormancy. Check the tyres for cracking and flat spots, and assess the brake discs for surface rust or binding calipers. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration caused by sitting stationary on the same suspension settings. While the structural integrity appears sound based on the clean passes, confirming the cause of the zero-defect failures remains essential before purchase.