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BG66 ZDL

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

81,609 mi
Last recorded81,609 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG66 ZDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,609 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 81,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 73,090 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2/2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1/2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged 1/2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2/2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has tiny piece of metal in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 66,618 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has tiny piece of metal in the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 56,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 56,453 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 45,480 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 45,480 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 37,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 37,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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BG66 ZDL is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2016 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.9% with a typical mileage of 35,882 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG66 ZDL is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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