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YP16 ABU

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Yellow Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,189 mi
Last recorded53,189 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP16 ABU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 53,189 miles

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2025 47,668 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,912 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 34,191 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 34,191 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 25,804 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 23,481 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm low 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 20,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall as nick close to bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 18,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 18,409 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working not working on front (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads very close to 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 14,802 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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YP16 ABU is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Yellow with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP16 ABU registered?

YP16 ABU is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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