2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SW66 CNJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a period of reactive repair rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in August 2025 at 73,928 miles passed with only an advisory for front brake discs that are worn and pitted. This follows two years of clean records in 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the significant mechanical failures identified in mid-2023 were addressed and the vehicle has since entered a stable phase. At approximately ten years old with 73,928 miles, the car averages roughly 7,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with approximately 13,000 miles driven between August 2023 and August 2024, and another 12,300 miles recorded between August 2024 and August 2025. This regularity suggests the vehicle is not sat stationary, which is generally beneficial for preventing seal degradation and corrosion often seen in low-mileage cars. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension assembly given the history of faults. In January 2023, the nearside front shock absorber showed light misting, which escalated to a serious fluid leak by August 2023. That same test revealed an insecure offside front coil spring. A physical inspection must verify there are no further oil leaks from the remaining dampers and no signs of fatigue or cracking in the springs. The advisory for pitted brake discs in 2025 indicates these components are nearing the end of their effective life and will likely require replacement shortly. Brake and tyre maintenance have shown signs of neglect, with thin pads noted in early 2023 and structural tyre failures occurring later that year. While the 2025 test passed without tyre defects, the buyer should check the current tread for uneven wear or sidewall damage, as a previous check flagged the front tyres as worn to the legal limit. Ensuring the owner has addressed the alignment issues that likely caused the 2023 edge wear is essential to protect out any new tyres.