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SY16 YGM

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,650 mi
Last recorded70,650 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 70,650 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2025 69,878 miles

Nearside Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 69,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 66,481 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2024 66,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,205 miles

slight play both front top mountings

Pass 9 May 2019 41,661 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

Fail 9 May 2019 41,661 miles

Nearside Front accident damage

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

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 YGM is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGM registered?

SY16 YGM is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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