Vauxhall Adam MOT Results
Registered in 201368.1% pass rate
from 7,791 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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15% fail on
Suspension
(100% worse than other 2013 cars)
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11% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.013% fail on
Leaf springs
- 0.013% fail on Spring saddle
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11% fail on
Coil springs
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Shock absorbers (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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0.077% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.077% fail on Sub-frame (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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11% fail on
Springs
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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6.0% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(23% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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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
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1.3% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Direction indicators
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.22% fail on
Flashing type
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.13% fail on Horn
- 0.039% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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2.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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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
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0.12% fail on
View to rear
- 0.10% fail on Mirrors
- 0.013% fail on Indirect vision devices
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0.051% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.051% fail on Windscreen
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4.9% fail on
Brakes
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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)
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
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0.013% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.013% fail on Lever
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(29% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Brake performance
(20% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.87% fail on
Rbt
- 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
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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
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0.87% fail on
Rbt
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0.53% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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0.31% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.28% fail on
Rbt
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance
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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)
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0.28% fail on
Rbt
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0.22% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.22% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
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0.22% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.064% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.92% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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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
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0.26% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.26% fail on Lever
- 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.051% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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0.013% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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2.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(61% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(67% worse than other 2013 cars)
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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
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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)
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2.7% fail on
Spark ignition
(160% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.026% fail on Other leaks
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2.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(67% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Transmission
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Joints (69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.090% fail on
Body
- 0.077% fail on Other body component
- 0.013% fail on Body condition
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0.064% fail on
Doors
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0.051% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.051% fail on Door condition
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0.013% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.051% fail on
Other passenger's door
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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
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1.0% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.039% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.026% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Operation
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0.013% fail on
Steering play
- 0.013% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.94% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.23% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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0.19% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.17% fail on Attachment
- 0.026% fail on Condition
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0.15% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(71% better than other 2013 cars)
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Seat belts
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0.013% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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Vauxhall Adam (2013 - 2019)
Strong on interior quality, range of smooth quiet petrol engines, lots of customisation so each car will be different.