The VAUXHALL ADAM (2012-20) 3DR HATCHBACK 1.2 16V ECOFLEX SS 70 EU5 JAM is a small, three-door city car for urban driving. In the UK, it sits among stylish alternatives to the Ford Ka and Fiat 500, with a distinctive look that stands out among city-car rivals on British streets. Mycarcheck.com records 98 look-ups covering 48 different VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a huge sample. Checks show an average private-sale value of £4,100, average recorded mileage of 56,000 miles and annual use of 6,000 miles. Owners averaged about 1.8 previous keepers, suggesting relatively modest ownership changes in this sample. It’s suited to commuters, first-time drivers and couples needing an easy-to-park runabout, rather than families regularly carrying passengers. The 1.2-litre engine and stop-start system are geared towards economical everyday travel, while the Adam’s customisable, cheerful character sets it apart from more conventional small hatchbacks such as the Hyundai i10 rivals.