2012 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · VN62 ULT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive preventative care. The most recent test in March 2025 at 15,672 miles passed despite advis for pitted front brake discs and a worn offside front Macpherson strut pin or bush. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of suspension-related issues across multiple years suggests that components are only addressed once they reach the point of failure or significant wear, rather than being replaced during scheduled service intervals. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,120 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between April 2022 and March 2025, where the car covered only 94 miles over nearly three years. This low-frequency use explains the degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perishing front tyre noted in 2020 and 2021. However, sitting for long periods often leads to flat-spotted tyres and seized brake calipers, regardless of the low odometer reading. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The failure in April 2022 revealed a split CV boot, a detached suspension arm pin, and a worn Macpherson strut top bush, indicating the front-end assembly is prone to age-related fatigue. The 2025 advisory for pitted brake discs suggests the rotors have suffered from corrosion due to lack of use, which can lead to poor de-rusting process if not managed during periods of low use. Additionally, the headlamp switch mentioned in the 2022 records should be tested to ensure the electrical fault remains rectified for night driving.