Vauxhall Adam MOT Results

Registered in 2017
82.5% pass rate
from 7,580 tests in 2021
(37% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Wipers (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (54% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.040% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (18% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.092% fail on Direction indicators (62% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Flashing type (62% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.040% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
  • 3.0% fail on Brakes (47% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.40% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.079% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Lever (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
    • 0.51% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Electronic stability control (10 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.45% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.092% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.28% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.67% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Suspension (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Springs
      • 0.47% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.46% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut (28 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (40 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (27 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.026% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.026% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.90% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.040% fail on Compression ignition (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
    • 0.040% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.013% fail on Transmission
      • 0.013% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.013% fail on Joints
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.066% fail on Steering
    • 0.066% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.066% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.053% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.053% fail on Attachment
  • 0.026% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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