2019 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · YT19 PBO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight decline regarding suspension and consumables. While it passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 48,344 miles, the tester identified new advisories for both front tyres being worn near the legal limit. This follows a recurring issue with the nearside front tyre noted back in 2022, suggesting a pattern of neglecting tyre replacement or alignment between service intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. There is a clear progression of roughly 15,000 miles between March 2022 and March 2024, followed by a more consistent interval of about 6,500 to 7,000 miles between the subsequent annual tests. This steady usage suggests the car has been used regularly for shorter daily trips rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent age-related degradation of rubber components and brake seals. A buyer must specifically inspect the offside front shock absorber, which was flagged for light misting of oil in both March 2025 at 41,792 miles and March 2026 at 48,344 miles. While misting is not an immediate failure, the persistence of this fault indicates a slow seal leak that will eventually require a full damper replacement. The uneven wear on the front tyres also warrants a professional wheel alignment check to ensure that geometry issues are not causing premature wear on any new rubber.