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BN16 NWW

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,725 mi
Last recorded66,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN16 NWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 66,725 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side and on 3 mm tread 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 66,725 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side and on 3 mm tread 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 54,125 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 46,550 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 46,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,933 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 29,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 29,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 slight lip + pitted / correded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 21,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 21,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm 2154517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,221 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 13,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 13,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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BN16 NWW is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BN16 NWW registered?

BN16 NWW is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 3 March 2016.

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