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| At age 19 | Vauxhall Adam 1.2 2012-2019 |
|---|---|
| Upfront price | £4,995 £3,750–£6,250 |
| Monthly running | £199/mo £110 insurance + £14 tax + £70 fuel + £5 MOT |
| Insurance | Group 4 £997–£1,794/yr — London-based estimate — your area could be higher or lower. |
| MOT failure rate | 28% Top faults: Suspension, Tyres, Brakes |
| Euro NCAP | 4-star (2013) |
| Boot | 170L |
| Gearbox | manual |
| ULEZ | Compliant |
| Road tax | £170/yr |
| Servicing | ~£202/yr |
Indicative estimates from public data, not quotes — running cost excludes servicing (shown separately, where a published band exists). Vouched does not give insurance advice.
Fuel at £1.51/L petrol or £1.65/L diesel, DESNZ Jul 2026; EVs at home charging (26.1p/kWh, Ofgem cap).
Figures checked July 2026
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