2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Vauxhall Adam MOT pass rate and common faults

4,792 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,792 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.0%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    101 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    86 marked dangerous
  5. Washers: not working1.1%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  2. Lights & electrics6.3%
  3. Suspension5.3%
  4. Brakes3.9%
  5. Tyres3.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Vauxhall Adam?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2019 Vauxhall Adam cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,792 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Vauxhall Adam?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Vauxhall Adam reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).