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VA16 CNU

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,176 mi
Last recorded62,176 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 62,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 62,176 miles

Nearside 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 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 13 Mar 2025 61,021 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 59,562 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 58,939 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2023 58,939 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,976 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 57,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 52,483 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount movement

Fail 23 Jul 2021 52,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper suspension mount movement

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount movement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,202 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 43,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,488 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 CNU is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CNU registered?

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

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