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VX16 FKS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,649 mi
Last recorded57,649 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 FKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 57,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged taped (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 57,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected white light to rear taped (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged taped (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 57,646 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 50,902 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,646 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn nearly down to wear markers

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light small hole in bottom (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 27,715 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 16,087 miles

n/s track rod end dust cover starting to perish

o/s track rod end dust cover starting to perish

Fail 8 Feb 2022 16,087 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working hi-level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s track rod end dust cover starting to perish

o/s track rod end dust cover starting to perish

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,528 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber mussing

Pass 20 Mar 2020 12,523 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 9,625 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount has play when jacked up - no movement when not jacked up

Offside Front Top strut mount has play when jacked up - no movement when not jacked up

Fail 28 Mar 2019 9,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Top strut mount has play when jacked up - no movement when not jacked up

Offside Front Top strut mount has play when jacked up - no movement when not jacked up

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 FKS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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