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BL16 ABV

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,930 mi
Last recorded99,930 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL16 ABV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 99,930 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint weak and separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 99,930 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint weak and separated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 90,564 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 81,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 81,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 70,389 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 70,389 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 60,288 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 51,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,747 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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BL16 ABV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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BL16 ABV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 22 June 2016.

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