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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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.
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.
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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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.