2018 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SC67 WML

Front‑axle components dominate the recent MOT narrative: a dangerous tyre tread depth on both front wheels and a fractured off‑side front coil spring triggered a failure on 6 July 2026, yet the vehicle returned a clean pass a week later after those items were addressed, indicating that the most critical safety concerns have been remedied but also highlighting that the front suspension required substantive work within the last year. With 34 201 miles recorded over eight years the average annual accumulation sits at roughly 4 300 miles, well below the typical UK usage pattern. This low mileage suggests limited mechanical wear on drivetrain and engine parts, yet it also implies that rubber components such as tyres and bushings have aged in situ, potentially reaching the end of their service life despite the modest kilometre count. No large mileage spikes or gaps appear in the MOT chronology, reinforcing a consistent, light‑use profile. Prospective buyers should concentrate the test‑drive on the front suspension and steering assembly: listen for clunks or knocks when traversing bumps, feel for any looseness or play in the steering wheel, and verify that the track‑rod end operates smoothly without excessive free play, which would indicate a compromised dust cover or ball‑joint wear. The front shock absorbers, flagged for light oil mist in 2023, merit visual inspection for any fresh oil seepage and a check for reduced damping by noting any excessive bounce after braking or cornering. Front brake discs, previously advised as pitted, should be examined for surface scoring and tested for pedal pulsation or squealing under moderate braking pressure. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection should confirm that the coil spring replacement and tyre fitting carried out after the July 2026 failure were performed to specification, and it should also verify the condition of surrounding suspension bushes, subframe integrity and any corrosion that may not have been captured by MOT advisories. Assuming those areas are sound, the vehicle’s low mileage and recent clean pass suggest a reasonable baseline, but the buyer must ensure the front‑axle repairs have held and that no lingering wear on tyres, shocks or brake discs compromises safety.