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CU16 VXS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Purple Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,470 mi
Last recorded67,470 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU16 VXS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 67,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 58,355 miles

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal - perished/split

Fail 18 Oct 2024 58,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fuel cap seal - perished/split

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 52,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 50,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

tyre warning on

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,765 miles

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2021 38,575 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 38,575 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 29 Feb 2020 35,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 23,227 miles

Offside Rear 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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CU16 VXS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Purple with a 1,398cc 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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What year was CU16 VXS registered?

CU16 VXS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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