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VA16 YEC

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,982 mi
Last recorded48,982 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 48,982 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 May 2025 44,916 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 41,435 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 37,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 34,077 miles

Handbrake lever high

Fail 26 May 2022 34,077 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake lever high

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,226 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 27,221 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 24,150 miles

Drivers side washer jet inoperative, adequate fluid on windscreen.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (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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VA16 YEC is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YEC registered?

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

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