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2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,435 mi
Last recorded81,435 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 CSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,435 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 81,435 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 72,216 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jan 2024 70,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Fail 19 Jan 2024 70,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.8mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut/bearing mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished and worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut/bearing mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 64,765 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perished.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut/bearing mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished and worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut/bearing mounting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn, 2.7mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, 4mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 91W XL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edge, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 87V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edge and perished, 4.4mm @centre of tread. 215/45R17 87V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,318 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 42,800 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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CA54 CSS 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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CA54 CSS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 December 2016.

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