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VE65 GMU

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,841 mi
Last recorded90,841 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE65 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 90,841 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 80,314 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 80,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 66,631 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 59,909 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 59,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 42,727 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 42,725 miles

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

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 Dec 2019 28,046 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 12,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VE65 GMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black 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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VE65 GMU is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 18 January 2016.

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