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SW16 EMV

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,612 mi
Last recorded89,612 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 89,612 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 89,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,561 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,557 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2024 76,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2023 68,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 58,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 52,622 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,562 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 47,691 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 39,096 miles

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

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

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 EMV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EMV registered?

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

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The MOT history for SW16 EMV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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