2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · MH16 YCD

The 2026‑01‑07 MOT records a failure with no defects noted, an inconsistency that does not reveal any specific mechanical issue at this point, and the preceding tests from 2024 to 2025 show no recorded defects, pointing to a stable maintenance history. With a recorded mileage of 28,524 at ten years old, the vehicle averages roughly 2,850 miles per year, a figure well below typical usage for its age, indicating light operation or extended periods of inactivity; mileage increments from 22,543 in January 2024 to 25,260 in January 2025 (2,717 miles) and then to 28,524 in January 2026 (3,264 miles) demonstrate a steady, moderate increase rather than rapid accumulation. A buyer should therefore focus on components prone to age‑related wear despite the low kilometres: suspension bushes and coil springs for cracks or corrosion, brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, exhaust system for rust, and structural panels for corrosion, especially given the vehicle’s 2016 manufacture date. Because the MOT history shows no recurring faults, the primary risk lies in concealed deterioration of wear items such as tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition, which are not captured in the test; a thorough visual and functional inspection of these items, together with a check of the timing belt or chain and ancillary components, is advisable before purchase.