Vauxhall Adam (2014)
2014 Vauxhall Adam
CarHunch analysed 13,578 real MOT records for the 2014 Vauxhall Adam. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Vauxhall Adam matches the UK average pass rate at 79.9%, but nearly 37% of these cars have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold and a genuine concern for used buyers. This suggests underlying structural or safety issues that go beyond routine wear.
At 43,500 miles median, these Adams show relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating an average of 2.44 failures and 12.1 advisories per test, indicating reliability problems that aren't simply down to heavy use. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the high advisory count points to recurring niggles rather than catastrophic failure, but they add up in ownership costs.
What to check before buying a 2014 Vauxhall Adam
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 13,577 | 79.9% | 2.44 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Vauxhall Adam vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Vauxhall Adam vehicles fall between 33,457 and 55,106 miles.
2014 Vauxhall Adam — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,500 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Vauxhall Adam
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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51.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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45.4%
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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41.5%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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40.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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37.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.1%
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
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29.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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