VAUXHALL ADAM MOT Pass Rate
75.6% of 21,003 VAUXHALL ADAM MOT tests pass.
The ADAM has a pass rate of 75.6%, a little higher than the average across all VAUXHALL models (72.8%).
At 75.6%, The VAUXHALL ADAM passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 88.9% at 3–6 years to 72.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.9% | 1,454 | 31,105 miles |
| 6–10 years | 75.8% | 12,398 | 51,597 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.4% | 7,151 | 68,351 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 41.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a serious fluid leak ".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 41.8% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Steering | 29.0% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 26.3% | not working |
| Tyres | 21.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Brakes | 20.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.8% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.5% | fixing missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 70.0% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 72.5% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.6% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 74.7% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.5% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 61.3% pass rate