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VA16 BYV

2016 Vauxhall Adam

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,847 mi
Last recorded62,847 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 BYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 62,847 miles

Front engine oil on min mark

Nearside Front Upper sub frame corroded

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

Nearside fuel filler cap seal [ slight perishing ]

Fail 30 Apr 2026 62,847 miles

Front engine oil on min mark

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

Nearside Front Upper sub frame corroded

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

Nearside fuel filler cap seal [ slight perishing ]

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 May 2025 59,239 miles

service light on

tpms light on

Fail 12 May 2025 59,238 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

service light on

tpms light on

Pass 13 May 2024 54,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 51,012 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 51,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 38,924 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 30,731 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,167 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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VA16 BYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA16 BYV registered?

VA16 BYV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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