2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · LD14 WTX

The vehicle currently presents a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on January 13 2026 with 71,429 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend has moved toward stability following a period of mechanical inconsistency. While the car struggled with recurring suspension and bearing issues in previous years, the last two tests indicate that the identified faults have been addressed, resulting in a clean sheet for the most recent period of operation. The mileage profile is consistently low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage suggests a lighter driving environment, though there is a notable gap in usage between January 2024 and January 2025, where the car covered only 973 miles. Conversely, the mileage increased by nearly 10,000 miles in the year leading to the latest test. Such intermittent low-mileage usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the historical evidence of perished tyres and leaking shock absorbers. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a persistent issue with Macpherson strut top bushes, pins, and bearings. These components were flagged in 2020, 2022, and 2024. The nearside rear wheel bearing also demonstrated a history of wear, appearing in 2022 and 2024 tests. These should be checked for any audible noise or play during a test drive to ensure the repairs were effective. The braking system also shows signs of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care, evidenced by the 2018 failure for thin pads and heavily lipped discs. While these have likely been replaced, the buyer should inspect the current state of the discs and pads for uneven wear or pitting. Given the history of perished tyres and leaking shocks, a thorough check of all sidewalls for cracks and any corrosion-related damage caused by long periods of standing is essential.