2015 Vauxhall Adam 1.0L Petrol · XS61 MPS

This Vauxhall Adam presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 10 March 2026 at 32,241 miles passed with zero defects, and that pristine result is not a one-off. Every single test in the five-year record, stretching back to June 2022, has passed with no advisories or failures whatsoever. The maintenance trend is stable and consistently strong, indicating a vehicle that has been kept in good mechanical order with no recurring faults. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. At roughly 2,931 miles per year, this is well below the UK average. The annual tests show a steady, predictable accumulation: 23,237 miles in June 2022, 26,092 in July 2023, 26,748 in March 2024, 29,400 in March 2025, and 32,241 in March 2026. The gap between July 2023 and March 2024 is notably short at just 656 miles over eight months, suggesting a period of very limited use or even prolonged standing. That is worth noting because vehicles left sitting for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, or fuel system issues that a clean MOT does not always catch. Despite the spotless record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage cars can mask deferred maintenance, and the MOT only captures a snapshot on test day. Check the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking, as original rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which is common on vehicles that sit idle. Examine the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for perishing or weeping, and look underneath for any signs of structural corrosion on the subframe, sills, or suspension mounting points. A short test drive will reveal whether the handbrake holds firmly, the gearbox shifts cleanly, and the steering tracks straight under braking, all areas where a stationary MOT inspection has limited scope.