2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SY64 YBC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a developing pattern of suspension-related corrosion. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 43,224 miles, the tester identified a corroded nearside front coil spring. This follows a previous advisory from December 2024 where both rear coil springs were flagged for corrosion on the lower coils. While the vehicle passes its tests, the recurrence of spring issues indicates that the components are beginning to degrade despite the low mileage. The car has maintained a consistently low mileage profile, averaging approximately 3,600 miles per year over its twelve-year life. Between December 2021 and December 2023, the vehicle covered only 2,404 miles, resulting in two clean records with no recorded defects. However, the low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components. The 2024 advisory regarding a perishing nearside front tyre wall supports this, suggesting the material is suffering from time-based degradation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension assembly to assess the extent of the surface corrosion. The light misting on the offside front shock absorber noted in late 2024 should be monitored for increased leakage, which would indicate imminent failure. Given the history of corroded springs and perishing rubber, all tyres should be checked for cracking in the sidewalls, as low-mileage usage often masks dry rot in aged compounds.