Vauxhall Adam MOT Results

Registered in 2015
77.5% pass rate
from 10,928 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Visibility (56% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on View to rear
      • 0.055% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.046% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0092% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.2% fail on Suspension (61% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0092% fail on Mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Macpherson strut (10 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.092% fail on Suspension arms (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0092% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.092% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0092% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0092% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 4.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.082% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.0092% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.0092% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Direction indicators (45% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Flashing type (45% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.082% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.037% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Horn
      • 0.0092% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0092% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (16% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Brakes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.74% fail on Brake performance (32% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0092% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.082% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.018% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.0092% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0092% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0092% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.018% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0092% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0092% fail on Other components
        • 0.0092% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.037% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.037% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0092% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0092% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0092% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.064% fail on Compression ignition (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.018% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0092% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.018% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fuel system (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.046% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0092% fail on Joints
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.037% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0092% fail on Doors
      • 0.0092% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0092% fail on Door condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition
  • 0.064% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (83% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Seat belts (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Condition (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0092% fail on Attachment
  • 0.0092% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0092% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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