2014 Vauxhall Adam · 46,644 MOT tests
2014 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2014 Vauxhall Adams fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Adam years (46,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 31.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 55,014
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,644
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 17% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.9% of tests fail here (453% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 9% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.8%
- Steering7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Tyres6.6%
- Brakes5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end dust cover damaged 4.86%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.45%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.15%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.16%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.73%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Shock absorber light oil misting (13.5%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.04%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.99%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.09%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (2.94%)
Is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2014 Vauxhall Adams fail 31.7% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 Adam years (46,644 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often track rod end dust cover damaged (4.86% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.45% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Vauxhall Adam shows 55,014 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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