2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · LB14 JHE

The 2014 Vauxhall Adam demonstrates a stable and highly consistent maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 134,984 miles on 1 August 2025 with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has passed every subsequent annual test without generating any advisories or failures, indicating diligent upkeep and the absence of chronic mechanical faults. A notable anomaly exists in the 2022 record, where the car failed its test on 15 September at 118,980 miles yet shows no recorded defects, before passing the retest six days later at 119,007 miles. Despite this data irregularity, the long-term trajectory remains firmly positive. The annual mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a twelve-year-old supermini, averaging roughly 11,200 miles per year. However, the recent mileage pattern warrants scrutiny. Between the September 2023 test at 122,162 miles and the September 2024 test at 130,688 miles, the vehicle covered 8,526 miles, yet the subsequent twelve months until the August 2025 test saw only 4,296 miles added. Most critically, the recorded mileage has remained static at 134,984 miles for nearly eleven months since the last test in August 2025. This prolonged period of zero mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has been standing idle, which introduces risks unrelated to wear, such as flat-spotted brake discs, perished rubber suspension bushes, and degraded fluids. Given the complete absence of recorded mechanical or structural defects in the MOT history, a buyer should focus on the consequences of prolonged static storage rather than recurring component failures. Inspect the tyres closely for sidewall cracking and flat spots, and check the brake discs for surface corrosion that can develop rapidly on a stationary car. Examine the suspension bushes and exhaust system for deterioration caused by inactivity. A thorough test drive will reveal whether the idle period has caused any binding in the brake calipers or uneven drag in the drivetrain. The clean MOT record proves the car was well-maintained when in use, but its current mechanical condition depends entirely on how it has been stored over the last year.