2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · LC15 BGF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in June 2025 at 39,884 miles resulted in a pass, it revealed emerging issues with the braking system and suspension components. Following a period of clean records in late 2022 and 2023, the vehicle has begun flagging mechanical defects that suggest the low-mileage components are beginning to succumb to age-related degradation. The mileage profile is notably low, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year over its eleven-year life. There is a significant jump in usage noted between July 2023 and July 2024, where the car covered 8,758 miles in a single year. This sudden activity, contrasted with long periods of low use, often leads to the deterioration of rubber components. The perishing and cracking noted on multiple tyres in July 2024 are classic symptoms of a vehicle that sits for extended periods rather than accumulating high mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension due to the recurring failure of the track rod end dust covers which appeared in both 2024 and 2025. The fractured offside front coil spring noted in the 2024 failure indicates the structural integrity of the suspension assembly is under stress. Furthermore, the pitting on the front brake disc surfaces identified in the 2025 test suggests the car has been stationary long enough for surface corrosion to form on the rotors. Verify the current state of all four tyres to ensure the perishing noted in previous years has not progressed into structural cracking.