Vauxhall Adam MOT Results
Registered in 201679.6% pass rate
from 9,533 tests in 2021
(24% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.
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7.9% fail on
Visibility
(100% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.073% fail on
View to rear
- 0.073% fail on Mirrors
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0.063% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.052% fail on Windscreen
- 0.010% fail on Window
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3.7% fail on
Suspension
(77% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Springs
(59% worse than other 2016 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Coil springs
(59% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Coil spring (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Mounting
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1.8% fail on
Coil springs
(59% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.40% fail on
Macpherson strut
(20 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (26 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.084% fail on
Suspension arms
(83% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.084% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(59% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.021% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
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0.042% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Other suspension component
- 0.010% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.010% fail on
Axles
- 0.010% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.010% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.010% fail on Other components
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1.8% fail on
Springs
(59% worse than other 2016 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.91% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.010% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.55% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(190% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(190% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Rear fog lamp (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(190% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.25% fail on Stop lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Reversing lamps
(4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.19% fail on
Direction indicators
(48% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.073% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Flashing type
(48% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.073% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.073% fail on Horn
- 0.010% fail on Rear reflectors
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
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3.2% fail on
Brakes
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads
- 0.010% fail on Brake linings
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0.43% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.43% fail on Brake discs
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0.010% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.010% fail on Lever
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1.8% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.57% fail on
Brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
- 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.010% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.010% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.35% fail on
Rbt
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0.12% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.12% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.094% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(59% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.031% fail on
Rbt
- 0.021% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.010% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.031% fail on
Rbt
- 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.36% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.29% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
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0.27% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Pedal (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Parking brake control
(87% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.010% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
(20% better than other 2016 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Size/type
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0.97% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.95% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.92% fail on
Spark ignition
(96% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.073% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.010% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.010% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.031% fail on
Compression ignition
(91% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Spark ignition
(96% worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.010% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.010% fail on Other leaks
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0.95% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.49% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.33% fail on
Fuel system
(6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Pipe (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Body
- 0.031% fail on Other body component
- 0.010% fail on Panel
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0.042% fail on
Seats
- 0.042% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.031% fail on Bumpers
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0.031% fail on
Transmission
(86% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.031% fail on
Drive shafts
(84% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Fuel system
(6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Steering
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0.27% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.26% fail on Track rod end
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0.010% fail on
Other components
- 0.010% fail on Steering component
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0.031% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.031% fail on Steering rack
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0.010% fail on
Steering play
- 0.010% fail on Steering rack
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0.27% 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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0.16% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.14% fail on Attachment
- 0.021% fail on Condition
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0.094% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(67% better than other 2016 cars)
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0.052% fail on
Seat belts
(68% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2016 cars)
- 0.042% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.052% fail on
Seat belts
(68% better than other 2016 cars)
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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.