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BV16 NWS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 NWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 85,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 May 2026 64,024 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 72,955 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 72,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 71,549 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 60,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0 mm195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth is 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 50,772 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 50,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 40,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 32,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 32,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,718 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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BV16 NWS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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BV16 NWS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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