2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · FN14 XRY

The Vauxhall Adam demonstrates a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 26 January 2026 at 75,487 miles. No defects were recorded during this test, indicating the vehicle currently meets all required safety and environmental standards. The absence of recurring advisories across the recorded history suggests the previous owner addressed any minor issues promptly rather than allowing them to escalate into serious mechanical or structural risks. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,291 miles annually. Between the February 2023 test at 49,406 miles and the February 2025 test at 69,610 miles, the car covered 20,204 miles over two years, demonstrating consistent, active use rather than prolonged standing. A slight anomaly appears in early 2024; the vehicle failed the test on 29 February at 60,061 miles yet passed just days later on 4 March at 60,062 miles with no defects recorded. This narrow mileage gap and the lack of recorded defects on the failure suggest an administrative issue or an aborted test rather than a mechanical breakdown. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential to verify the condition of age-related consumables and structural components. Buyers should closely examine the condition of the tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes, as these components endure steady wear over 75,000 miles and may not yet trigger an MOT failure but could require imminent replacement. The 2024 failure without recorded defects warrants a specific query to the seller to clarify whether a latent issue was rectified off-record. Inspecting the underbody and wheel arches for corrosion remains prudent, as this poses a common concern for city cars of this vintage. Check the exhaust system for leaks or deterioration that could affect future emissions compliance.