2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · GU14 PXR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 81,766 miles shows a pass only after a failure the previous day due to critical tyre wear and suspension component defects. While the immediate safety failures were addressed, the recurring nature of advisories regarding the steering and suspension components suggests that parts are only replaced once they reach the point of legal failure or significant mechanical play. At 81,766 miles, this 12-year-old Vauxhall Adam averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-intensity usage. The mileage data shows consistent annual progress, with roughly 5,000 miles covered between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. This steady usage indicates the vehicle does not sit idle for long periods, yet the low mileage has not prevented the natural degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must focus inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the record shows persistent issues with the offside front upper Macpherson strut pins and bushes. These faults were flagged in 2023 and 2025, indicating a potential weakness or accelerated wear in that area. The nearside track rod end and ball joint dust covers have appeared across multiple years of testing, suggesting that the steering linkage is prone to environmental ingress which will lead to premature failure of the joints. The braking system also requires attention, specifically the nearside front pads which were noted as thin in September 2023. Given the history of neglecting tyre tread and rubber perished, the buyer should verify the current depth of all tyres and check for signs of uneven wear which would indicate alignment issues. While the overall structural integrity appears clean of major corrosion in these records, the recurring mechanical failures highlight a vehicle that has received the bare minimum required to pass the MOT.