2019 Vauxhall Adam · 13,508 MOT tests
2019 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2019 Vauxhall Adams fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Adam years (13,508 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 18.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 63% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 22,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,508
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 48% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 3.5% of tests fail here (295% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.7%
- Lights and electrics5.3%
- Suspension3.5%
- Tyres3%
- Brakes2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.43%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washers not working 1.46%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.44%
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 1.21%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.01%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.95%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.71%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.92%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.43%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (1.78%)
Is a 2019 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2019 Vauxhall Adams fail 18.7% of first MOT tests, 63% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 Adam years (13,508 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.43% of tests), windscreen washers not working (1.46% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.44% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Vauxhall Adam shows 22,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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