2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

13,232 MOT tests in 2024. 65.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time65.4%
Failed or needed repairs34.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.0%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    429 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  7. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened1.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    249 marked dangerous
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.9%
  2. Steering11.3%
  3. Lights & electrics9.9%
  4. Brakes8.3%
  5. Tyres7.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Body & chassis2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak17.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.0%

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: track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2014 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 65.4% of 2014 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,232 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Vauxhall Adam?

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

Is the 2014 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).