2018 Vauxhall Adam · 18,880 MOT tests
2018 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2018 Vauxhall Adams fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Adam years (18,880 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 19.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 48% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 28,117
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,880
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.1% of tests fail here (297% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.3%
- Suspension4.9%
- Lights and electrics4.3%
- Tyres4%
- Brakes3.3%
- Steering1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.85%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.48%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.35%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.13%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.1%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.6%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.19%)
Is a 2018 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2018 Vauxhall Adams fail 19.7% of first MOT tests, 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Adam years (18,880 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.66% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.85% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Vauxhall Adam shows 28,117 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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