Vauxhall Adam MOT Results

Registered in 2014
72.8% pass rate
from 13,458 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Suspension (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Coil springs (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Macpherson strut (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.19% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage ball joints (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.045% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0074% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0074% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0074% fail on Sub-frame
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (55% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.067% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on View to rear
      • 0.030% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0074% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.0074% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.83% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.045% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.089% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.059% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.030% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0074% fail on All position lamps
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (19% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (19% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Lever
        • 0.0074% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0074% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.037% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.65% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.022% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0074% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Operation
      • 0.0074% fail on Servos
    • 0.0074% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0074% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0074% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0074% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.022% fail on Compression ignition (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (29% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pipe
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Body (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Panel
    • 0.10% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Drive shafts (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0074% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0074% fail on Joints
    • 0.067% fail on Seats
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.015% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Doors
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0074% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0074% fail on Catch
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0074% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0074% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0074% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.0074% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0074% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0074% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0074% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Attachment (57% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
  • 0.0074% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0074% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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