MOT failure data · 2025

Vauxhall Adam MOT problems

Across every Vauxhall Adam that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, on 13.71% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 33.48%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.

Most common Vauxhall Adam MOT failures

#	Recorded defect	Area	Share
1	Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt	Steering	13.71%
2	Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	Suspension	11.92%
3	Coil spring fractured or broken	Suspension	9.7%
4	Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm	Tyres	4.58%
5	Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened	Suspension	3.14%
6	Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt	Steering	3.11%
7	Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction	Noise, emissions and leaks	2.89%
8	Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively	Visibility	2.73%
9	Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick	Brakes	2.43%
10	Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn	Suspension	2.16%

Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.

What this means if you are buying one

Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Vauxhall Adam, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.

The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Vauxhall Adam buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.

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Vauxhall Adam MOT FAQs

What does a Vauxhall Adam most commonly fail its MOT on?

The single most recorded defect on Vauxhall Adam cars failing their 2025 MOT was "track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt", appearing on 13.71% of failure items.

Does this mean my Vauxhall Adam will fail?

No. This is what testers recorded across every Vauxhall Adam that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Vauxhall Adam passed 70.56% of its initial tests.

How do I see a specific Vauxhall Adam's MOT history?

Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.

Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.