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VE16 UMF

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 UMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 97,807 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 87,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed

Fail 18 Jun 2025 87,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both headlamps aimed too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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))

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))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners removed

Pass 10 Jun 2024 84,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in front of flexi broken slight leak of exhaust gases still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 84,211 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in front of flexi broken slight leak of exhaust gases still adequately supported (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 78,639 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 68,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 56,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both brake discs n/s/front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 41,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 41,205 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 26,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside 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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VE16 UMF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey 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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VE16 UMF is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 20 June 2016.

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