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SY16 XAG

2016 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,674 mi
Last recorded66,674 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 XAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 66,674 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 60,287 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 52,208 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 52,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 45,516 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 45,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,193 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 29,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 21,671 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 21,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 16,595 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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SY16 XAG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY16 XAG registered?

SY16 XAG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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