2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

7,523 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test42,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,523 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    296 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    156 marked dangerous
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension10.5%
  2. Brakes6.6%
  3. Lights & electrics6.3%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Steering5.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak13.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2017 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,523 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Vauxhall Adam?

The most common failure reasons were shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2017 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).