2017 Vauxhall Adam · 26,335 MOT tests
2017 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2017 Vauxhall Adams fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Adam years (26,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 36,484
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 26,335
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.6% of tests fail here (459% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.1%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.1%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics4.5%
- Steering2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 3.13%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.91%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.01%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.6%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.46%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.74%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.64%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.38%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (2.51%)
Is a 2017 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2017 Vauxhall Adams fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 Adam years (26,335 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (3.13% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.91% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.01% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Vauxhall Adam shows 36,484 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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