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VX16 BWY

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

46,439 mi
Last recorded46,439 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 46,439 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 16 May 2025 42,812 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2025 42,701 miles

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 38,543 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 34,411 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2023 34,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 30,315 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 30,315 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 26,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 23,716 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 21,002 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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VX16 BWY is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Red 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 VX16 BWY registered?

VX16 BWY is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VX16 BWY safe to buy?

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