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VA16 XSO

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,465 mi
Last recorded67,465 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA16 XSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,465 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 67,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 65,023 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 62,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 62,076 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 56,529 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 55,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 44,556 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 38,361 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 XSO is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,229cc 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 XSO registered?

VA16 XSO is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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