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DA16 DFJ

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,501 mi
Last recorded34,501 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA16 DFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 34,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2026 34,501 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2025 32,565 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 32,565 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively New wipers fitted . (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 30,322 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking between the tread 215/45/17

both front tyres cracking between the tread 215/45/17

Pass 7 Jul 2022 24,031 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 20,894 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 17,295 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 17,295 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,506 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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DA16 DFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue 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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DA16 DFJ is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 16 April 2016.

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