Vauxhall Adam MOT Results
Registered in 201782.5% pass rate
from 7,580 tests in 2021
(37% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Adam is unusually good or bad.
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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)
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0.040% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.040% fail on Windscreen
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0.013% fail on
View to rear
- 0.013% fail on Mirrors
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3.1% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(18% worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.066% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.65% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.65% fail on Headlamp (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.54% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.092% fail on
Direction indicators
(62% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.092% fail on
Flashing type
(62% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.053% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.040% fail on Horn
- 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.040% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.040% fail on Position lamp
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1.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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3.0% fail on
Brakes
(47% worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.026% fail on Brake linings
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0.40% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.40% fail on Brake discs
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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
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1.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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
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0.45% fail on
Brake performance
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0.37% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
- 0.26% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.013% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.36% fail on
Rbt
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0.092% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.092% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.092% fail on Service brake imbalance (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.092% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.040% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.026% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.37% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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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
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0.013% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
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0.013% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.013% fail on Other components
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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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
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1.3% fail on
Suspension
(44% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Springs
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0.47% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.46% fail on Coil spring
- 0.013% fail on Mounting
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0.47% fail on
Coil springs
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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
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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
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0.90% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(64% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.88% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(69% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.84% fail on
Spark ignition
(170% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.013% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.88% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(69% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.33% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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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
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0.053% fail on
Body
- 0.053% fail on Other body component
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0.040% fail on
Seats
- 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.013% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.026% fail on Bumpers
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0.026% fail on
Doors
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0.013% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.013% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Door condition
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0.013% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.013% fail on Exhaust system
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0.013% fail on
Transmission
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0.013% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.013% fail on Joints
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0.013% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.16% fail on
Fuel system
(4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates
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0.066% fail on
Steering
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0.066% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.066% fail on Track rod end
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0.066% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.053% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.053% fail on Attachment
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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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Vauxhall Adam (2013 - 2019)
Strong on interior quality, range of smooth quiet petrol engines, lots of customisation so each car will be different.