2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · DA15 LET
2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 17 Jan 2016. Recorded mileage 59,480 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,480 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA15 LET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 59,480 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DA15 LET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Adam (DA15 LET) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
DA15 LET Mileage History
- 09/04/202251,528 mi
- 14/03/202352,952 mi+1,424 mi
- 11/03/202454,175 mi+1,223 mi
- 07/04/202555,787 mi+1,612 mi
- 28/03/202659,480 mi+3,693 mi
Average of roughly 2,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Common Problems: VAUXHALL ADAM
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Ignition Coil Pack Failure(Moderate)
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)(Serious)
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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- Ignition Coil Pack FailureModerate
A very common issue on the 1.2 and 1.4 naturally aspirated engines. The coil pack fails, leading to a noticeable misfire and a flashing engine management light.
- Timing Chain Stretch (1.0 Turbo)Serious
The 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder engine can suffer from timing chain stretch if oil changes are not performed on schedule, leading to rattling on start-up and potential engine damage.
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