2017 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · WH17 GKJ

The 2017 Vauxhall Adam presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness position, confirmed by a clean pass on 1 October 2025 at 39,436 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the preceding eighteen months is clearly improving. A failed test on 12 November 2024 at 35,275 miles flagged several issues including excessively deteriorated track rod end ball joint dust covers, a worn-offside front brake disc, thin front pads, and both front tyres worn to the legal limit. The retest on 20 November 2024 still failed but showed progress, with the track rod covers downgraded to deteriorated rather than excessively so, though the engine MIL fault and perishing rear tyres persisted. By the December 2024 pass at 35,540 miles, the tester had rectified the brake and MIL faults, leaving only advisories on the strut top mount bushes and rear tyre perishing. The subsequent October 2025 test cleared every item, indicating the owner addressed the outstanding suspension and tyre concerns promptly. The recorded mileage of 39,436 miles at nine years old equates to roughly 4,382 miles per year, which is notably low for a city-focused supermini. The MOT record shows a gap of approximately 5,290 miles between November 2023 and November 2024, followed by a jump of 3,896 miles in just under a month across the three November and December 2024 tests, likely reflecting pre-test preparation and short re-test drives. The current reading has stood unchanged since October 2025, suggesting the vehicle has been stationary for roughly eight months. Prolonged standing raises its own concerns, including flat-spotted tyres, brake surface corrosion, and potential fuel or fluid degradation, all of which a buyer should verify before purchase. A buyer inspecting this Adam in person should focus on the front suspension components that have drawn repeated attention. The front Macpherson strut top mount bushes were flagged as worn in both November and December 2024, and although the October 2025 test passed, physical play or knocking over speed warrants a close check of the top mounts, coil springs, and drop links. The track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated progressively across three consecutive tests before the December 2024 pass, so examine the inner and outer track rod ends for play and the covers for splits that could allow moisture ingress and premature joint failure. The rear tyres appeared perishing in three successive tests through late 2024, making a thorough inspection of the current tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and tread depth essential, particularly if the car has been sitting unused since October 2025. The braking system also demands attention. The November 2024 failure identified a worn offside front brake disc and thin pads on both sides, while the November 2023 pass carried advisories for thin pads and front tyres worn to the legal limit. This pattern suggests the front brakes have been a recurring consumable wear point. Check the thickness of the front brake discs and pads for uneven wear or lipping, and inspect the rear brake components for corrosion given the vehicle's extended stationary period. The engine MIL fault that caused the November 2024 failure has since been resolved, but scanning for stored fault codes and checking for any pending or intermittent dashboard warnings remains a sensible precaution.