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Vauxhall Adam Glam Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Adam Glam reliable? We analysed 805 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 805 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.3%
Typical Mileage
48,800mi
Annual Mileage
5,174mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Vauxhall Adam Glam is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vauxhall Adam Glam.

Vauxhall Adam Glam Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Vauxhall Adam Glam. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Vauxhall Adam Glam Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Vauxhall Adam Glam owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,332 mi/yr
Typical
5,174 mi/yr
Average
5,942 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,494 mi/yr

Vauxhall Adam Glam Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Vauxhall Adam Glam MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
48,800 mi
75th Percentile
65,788 mi
95th Percentile
99,761 mi
Max Recorded
215,263 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Adam Glam Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Adam Glam THIS CAR 88.3% 805 48,800 mi — 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
Peugeot 308 Allure HDI Blue S/s 91.1% 1,465 70,517 mi — yrs

Compared to the Vauxhall Corsa (69.7% pass rate) and the Vauxhall Astra (71.9% pass rate), the Vauxhall Adam Glam outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Adam Glam?

The Vauxhall Adam Glam has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 805 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Adam Glam owner drives around 5,174 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.

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.

Vauxhall Adam Glam — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Adam Glam reliable?
Based on 805 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Adam Glam has a 88.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Adam Glam?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Adam Glam do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Adam Glam does around 5,174 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Adam Glam last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Adam Glam?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.