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VU16 MHA

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 MHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 57,950 miles

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

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))

Pass 20 May 2025 54,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 54,011 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 49,902 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 48,232 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs sinner face in poor condition, corroded, lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, cut, no cords showing yet (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/R16 Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,198 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 32,962 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,924 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 26,923 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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VU16 MHA is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black 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 VU16 MHA registered?

VU16 MHA is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 9 May 2016.

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