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BK16 HYS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,915 mi
Last recorded28,915 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK16 HYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,915 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings slight play when jacked up, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 28,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings slight play when jacked up, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 24,812 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 21,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm and slight damage to outer wall - no ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 21,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excessive movement in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm and slight damage to outer wall - no ply/cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 17,358 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings have slight play when jacked up, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 17,355 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mountings have slight play when jacked up, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 12,845 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 10,092 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 7,887 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 4,149 miles

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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BK16 HYS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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What year was BK16 HYS registered?

BK16 HYS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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