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VA16 BYF

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,266 mi
Last recorded86,266 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 BYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,266 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 82,190 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 82,189 miles

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 75,978 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 75,978 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 May 2023 69,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 69,492 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2022 62,716 miles

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 10 May 2021 55,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 50,019 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 50,019 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,171 miles

Nearside 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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VA16 BYF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc 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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VA16 BYF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 8 July 2016.

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