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CE16 PVO

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,175 mi
Last recorded52,175 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE16 PVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 52,175 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 52,174 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2025 48,537 miles

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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2023 39,029 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 38,256 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded- more so inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/18- cuts to inner & outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

tpms light is on

Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,158 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped & corroded- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Upper suspension mounts have play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18- wearing inside edge with flat spots (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,749 miles

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 32,749 miles

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

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

Front Upper suspension mountings have play

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,089 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,655 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE

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))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2253518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

service due

slight hand brake travel

Fail 14 Mar 2019 22,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

ENGINE MISFIRE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2253518 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

service due

slight hand brake travel

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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CE16 PVO is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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CE16 PVO is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 7 March 2016.

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