Vauxhall Adam: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.7% of Vauxhall Adam MOT tests — 30,780 tests out of 353,383. It shows up most on 2012 and 2013 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 288 | 10.4% |
| 2013 | 48,553 | 13.7% |
| 2014 | 83,590 | 10.0% |
| 2015 | 66,253 | 8.7% |
| 2016 | 57,197 | 8.5% |
| 2017 | 44,328 | 6.3% |
| 2018 | 31,374 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 21,799 | 3.8% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.