2014 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · YY14 XCU
2014 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 59,670 miles. MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,670 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YY14 XCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 59,670 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YY14 XCU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Adam (YY14 XCU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YY14 XCU Mileage History
- 20/12/202142,388 mi
- 18/02/202343,701 mi+1,313 mi
- 15/12/202350,296 mi+6,595 mi
- 05/12/202456,183 mi+5,887 mi
- 04/12/202559,670 mi+3,487 mi
Average of roughly 4,368 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL ADAM
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ignition Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)(Serious)
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)Serious
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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