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YW16 JBV

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,271 mi
Last recorded72,271 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 JBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 72,271 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 69,230 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 107,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber seal slightly detiorated

oil change over due

park brake travel high / adjustment needed

Fail 5 Dec 2023 107,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cap rubber seal slightly detiorated

oil change over due

park brake travel high / adjustment needed

Pass 29 Nov 2022 83,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

park brake travel high

rear brakes noisey when brakes applied

Fail 29 Nov 2022 83,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade 16" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment bolts loose in base of floor (1.1.6 (c))

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

park brake travel high

rear brakes noisey when brakes applied

Pass 23 Dec 2021 55,459 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 55,286 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,215 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 36,005 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2020 24,009 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 8,395 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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YW16 JBV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Black 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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YW16 JBV is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 29 June 2016.

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