2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SB66 WTZ

The Vauxhall Adam presents as roadworthy following a clean pass on 9 October 2025 at 55,015 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across its recorded history. The most recent test showed no defects, though a failed attempt three days earlier on 6 October 2025 at 55,009 miles is notable. That failure recorded no defects, which typically points to a documentation or administrative issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault. Prior to this, the car passed every annual test from 2022 through 2024 with no advisories logged. Annual mileage sits at roughly 5,500 miles against a ten-year life, marking this as a low-use vehicle. The records show steady, light accumulation: 26,317 miles in October 2022, rising to 36,620 by October 2023, then 44,496 in October 2024, and 55,015 by October 2025. No abrupt jumps or standing gaps appear in the sequence. Such low figures suggest gentle urban or occasional use, though extended idle periods cannot be ruled out from the data alone. The absence of any advisories on brakes, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions across five tests implies the previous owner kept basic upkeep current. The unexplained fail on 6 October 2025 warrants a check of the DVSA failure reason code, as a no-defect failure is irregular. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of brake discs and calipers for binding, and examine underbody structural integrity for hidden rust given the car's age. Given the clean trail and low mileage, serious mechanical risk looks minimal on paper. Verify the October 2025 failure context with the test station, and confirm service history matches the odometer before purchase.