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SW16 ELX

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,593 mi
Last recorded49,593 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW16 ELX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 49,593 miles

Underside suspention corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 47,454 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

fuel seal is perishing slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2024 47,454 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

fuel seal is perishing slightly

Pass 11 Dec 2023 45,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 39,681 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,092 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 17,309 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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SW16 ELX is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW16 ELX registered?

SW16 ELX is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SW16 ELX safe to buy?

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