2017 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SA66 XJV

The 2017 Vauxhall Adam holds a current, valid MOT following a pass recorded on 6 March 2026 at 54,161 miles, issued just over three months ago. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without minor recurring blemishes. The most recent test required a retest on the same day after an initial failure flagged a low nearside headlamp aim and a perished nearside rear tyre, both rectified before the pass was issued. A separate advisory for the same nearside rear tyre condition carried over from the 2025 test, suggesting this particular wheel has had a slow or intermittent issue with tyre condition that was monitored rather than fully resolved in one go. At roughly 6,000 miles per year across nine years, the mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a small city car of this age. The record shows a fairly consistent annual test cycle, with the mileage stepping from 39,926 in March 2023 to 42,566 in March 2024, then to 45,286 in March 2025, and finally to 54,161 in March 2026. That final jump of 8,875 miles in a single year is noticeably higher than the prior increments, which may indicate a change in ownership or a shift from local commuting to longer-distance use. No large gaps or missing years appear in the record, so the history reads as continuous rather than neglected. The advisory history points to two areas a buyer should inspect closely on site. The nearside front shock absorber was noted as having a light misting of oil in the March 2024 test at 42,566 miles. A misting condition can progress to a full leak, degrading damping performance, so the front suspension should be checked for uneven ride height, excessive bounce, or knocking over bumps. The brake wear advisory from March 2023 at 39,926 miles flagged both front tyres worn on edges and a low inner front pad, indicating the car has a history of front brake and tyre wear that may reflect spirited or urban driving. A physical inspection of front disc thickness, pad depth, and tyre condition is advisable, along with a check for any uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking or suspension bush wear. The repeated tyre advisories on the nearside rear also warrant a close look at that wheel for sidewall damage, slow punctures, or alignment issues.