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Vauxhall Adam Slam Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Vauxhall Adam Slam reliable? We analysed 615 real MOT tests across 118 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 615 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
46,501mi
Annual Mileage
5,288mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Vauxhall Adam Slam Number Plates

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

Vauxhall Adam Slam Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,377 mi/yr
Typical
5,288 mi/yr
Average
6,131 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,824 mi/yr

Vauxhall Adam Slam Mileage Distribution

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

Median
46,501 mi
75th Percentile
63,430 mi
95th Percentile
94,888 mi
Max Recorded
167,945 mi

How Does the Vauxhall Adam Slam Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Vauxhall Adam Slam THIS CAR 87.3% 615 46,501 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
Mini Countryman Cooper Shadow ED A 95.2% 230 23,448 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Vauxhall Adam Slam?

The Vauxhall Adam Slam has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 615 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Vauxhall Adam Slam owner drives around 5,288 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 Slam — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Vauxhall Adam Slam reliable?
Based on 615 MOT tests, the Vauxhall Adam Slam has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Vauxhall Adam Slam?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Vauxhall Adam Slam do per year?
The typical Vauxhall Adam Slam does around 5,288 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Vauxhall Adam Slam last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Vauxhall Adam Slam?
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.