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Vauxhall Adam Jam Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Adam Jam reliable? We analysed 3,456 real MOT tests across 563 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,456 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.7%
Typical Mileage
48,103mi
Annual Mileage
5,429mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Adam Jam Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Adam Jam Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,245 mi/yr
Typical
5,429 mi/yr
Average
6,008 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,968 mi/yr

Vauxhall Adam Jam Mileage Distribution

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

Median
48,103 mi
75th Percentile
66,198 mi
95th Percentile
95,412 mi
Max Recorded
470,283 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Adam Jam Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Adam Jam THIS CAR 88.7% 3,456 48,103 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 XR6 61.3% 1,157 12,312 mi 23 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Adam Jam?

The Vauxhall Adam Jam has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 3,456 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Adam Jam owner drives around 5,429 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 Jam — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Adam Jam reliable?
Based on 3,456 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Adam Jam has a 88.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Adam Jam?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Adam Jam do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Adam Jam does around 5,429 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Adam Jam last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Adam Jam?
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.