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YJ12 MEG

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,918 mi
Last recorded47,918 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 MEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 47,918 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 47,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 44,714 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,086 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 41,061 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2022 37,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 37,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 24,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 17,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 17,902 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 11,808 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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YJ12 MEG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc 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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YJ12 MEG is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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