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CA16 LYS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,355 miles

clutch rubber missing

Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb insecure (4.1.4 (a))

clutch rubber missing

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,864 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

TMPS warning light on

Fail 6 Feb 2025 82,669 miles

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

TMPS warning light on

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,540 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

TPMS warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2024 70,540 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

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

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

TPMS warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,249 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seats and seat belts unable to check

Pass 26 Jan 2022 51,244 miles

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

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

tyre light staying on

Pass 16 Feb 2021 41,962 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 41,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 30,750 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 30,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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CA16 LYS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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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CA16 LYS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 19 May 2016.

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