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YJ16 WYX

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,136 mi
Last recorded90,136 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 WYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 90,136 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch rubbers worn smooth! (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 90,134 miles

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake and clutch rubbers worn smooth! (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,036 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 73,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2024 73,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 66,820 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 66,820 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front 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 25 Feb 2022 54,437 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 42,433 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 42,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 31,325 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 31,323 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 17,768 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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YJ16 WYX is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Grey with a 1,229cc 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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YJ16 WYX is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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