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YC16 ECW

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,254 mi
Last recorded60,254 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 ECW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 60,254 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 60,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 49,030 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,933 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 40,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 37,707 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 33,050 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 33,050 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 12 Dec 2020 26,625 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 20,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,256 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 15,256 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))

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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YC16 ECW is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC16 ECW registered?

YC16 ECW is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 23 March 2016.

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