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AF16 XMS

2016 Vauxhall Adam

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,670 mi
Last recorded94,670 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Vauxhall Adam35,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 94,670 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened round lower arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

coolant leak gear box end of cylinder head

Fail 13 Jan 2026 94,666 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,536 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 75,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,312 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 61,926 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 61,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 53,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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AF16 XMS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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AF16 XMS is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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