Vauxhall Adam Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vauxhall Adam reliable? We analysed 593,824 real MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles to find out.
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The Vauxhall Adam is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Adam.
Vauxhall Adam Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Adam. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vauxhall Adam MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vauxhall Adam to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vauxhall Adam Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Vauxhall Adam models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Vauxhall Adam Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Adam owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vauxhall Adam MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vauxhall Adam year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25,567 | 83.6% | 14,548 | 23,163 | 34,209 |
| 2018 | 36,036 | 82.1% | 17,991 | 27,832 | 40,193 |
| 2017 | 61,640 | 81.5% | 21,697 | 33,654 | 47,710 |
| 2016 | 87,684 | 79.9% | 23,564 | 35,882 | 51,106 |
| 2015 | 114,550 | 79.4% | 25,120 | 38,636 | 55,494 |
| 2014 | 161,076 | 78.2% | 28,176 | 43,204 | 61,236 |
| 2013 | 102,517 | 77.7% | 29,749 | 46,603 | 66,492 |
| 2012 | 684 | 80.7% | 30,400 | 47,767 | 67,719 |
How Long Does a Vauxhall Adam Last?
Based on 61,251 Vauxhall Adam vehicles on UK roads.
Vauxhall Adam Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Adam MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vauxhall Adam
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
83.6% MOT pass rate from 25,567 tests
77.7% MOT pass rate from 102,517 tests
The best year to buy a used Vauxhall Adam is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 83.6% across 25,567 tests. The 2013 model year has the lowest pass rate at 77.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vauxhall Adam Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vauxhall Adam THIS CAR | 79.4% | 593,824 | 38,452 mi | 13 yrs |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 69.7% | 26,893,546 | 58,908 mi | 33 yrs |
| Vauxhall Astra | 71.9% | 25,288,868 | 76,280 mi | 34 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 71.9% | 8,488,627 | 75,062 mi | 27 yrs |
| Audi Q5 | 86.5% | 932,637 | 60,431 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Adam outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Vauxhall Adam has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 593,824 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Vauxhall Adam with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Vauxhall Adam owner drives around 5,061 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vauxhall Adam models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.