Vauxhall Adam MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

28.5%
MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Adam vehicles
Based on 171,399 MOT tests
0.5pp above the UK average (28%)

Vauxhall Adam in this age bracket has a 28.5% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: suspension and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Adam are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Suspension 5.7%
Lamps & Electrics 3.5%
Steering 3.1%
Tyres 3.0%
Visibility 2.5%
Brakes 2.5%
Body & Chassis 0.9%

How Does This Compare?

Vauxhall Adam MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 13.2% 7,548 Visibility
3-5 years 18.3% 71,509 Visibility
6-10 years 28.5% 171,399 Suspension
11-15 years 33.4% 4,480 Suspension

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Adam reliable?

6-10-year-old Vauxhall Adam vehicles have a 28.5% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Vauxhall Adam?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Suspension — 5.7% failure risk
  • Lamps & Electrics — 3.5% failure risk
  • Steering — 3.1% failure risk

How can I prepare my Vauxhall Adam for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Vauxhall Adam, focus on: (1) Suspension — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Vauxhall Adam Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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