Vauxhall Adam MOT Results

Registered in 2013
68.1% pass rate
from 7,791 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.013% fail on Spring saddle
    • 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Macpherson strut (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (18 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.077% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (57% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.077% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Reversing lamps (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (60% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Horn
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.10% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 1.6% fail on Brake performance (20% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.82% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (17% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (21% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.090% fail on Compression ignition (85% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drive shafts (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Body
      • 0.077% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.064% fail on Doors
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Steering
    • 0.94% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.90% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.026% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.077% fail on Condition (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.039% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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