VAUXHALL ADAM MOT pass rate
77.0% of 93,865 VAUXHALL ADAM MOT tests pass.
The ADAM has a pass rate of 77.0%, a little higher than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
At 77.0%, The VAUXHALL ADAM passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 86.4% at 3–6 years to 72.7% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 86.4% | 13,426 | 30,302 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.4% | 58,753 | 51,272 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.7% | 21,686 | 66,636 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL ADAM
The most common reason the VAUXHALL ADAM fails its MOT is suspension — present in 40.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a serious fluid leak".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 40.5% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 25.2% | Not working |
| Steering | 23.7% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 20.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 19.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 15.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Fixing missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL ADAM?
- 77.0% of VAUXHALL ADAM MOT tests pass, based on 93,865 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL ADAM?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL ADAM fails its MOT is suspension — present in 40.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a serious fluid leak".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL ADAM's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.