2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SY16 YGL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a pattern of reactive rather than preventative maintenance. While the most recent test on 5 May 2026 at 59,522 miles passed, it highlighted recurring issues with the front tyres exhibiting uneven wear on the inner edges. This follows a failure in May 2025 where the nearside front tyre was flagged for similar wear, suggesting a persistent alignment or suspension geometry fault remains unaddressed despite multiple inspections. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between the 2024 test at 48,907 miles and the 2025 test at 55,039 miles, the car covered roughly 6,100 miles. While this low usage typically reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, the MOT record indicates that the vehicle has suffered from degradation of rubber components and seals, which is common in cars that sit for longer periods between short trips. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering due to the repeated inner-edge wear on the tyres and the previously worn suspension arm bushes noted in 2024. The failed test in May 2024 revealed significant mechanical neglects, including a major exhaust leak, a split CV boot, and imbalanced rear brakes. Although these were reportedly rectified to pass subsequent tests, the lambda sensor reading outside of limits in 2024 suggests potentialion management issues that should be monitored for fuel efficiency and emissions. Additionally, the artwork has been noted as damaged across three consecutive years, which should be checked for spreading cracks that may eventually require a replacement.