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2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · EV13 KEY

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2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2016. Recorded mileage 42,592 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ADAM
Year / Origin
2016 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 12/02/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
42,592 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 12/02/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2016
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in February 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, despite a minor technical failure on that same date due to an inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system. Aside from this specific electronic fault, the car has cleared its last three annual inspections without any recorded advisories, suggesting that the primary mechanical and structural components have remained within acceptable tolerance levels over the last three years of service. The mileage profile is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,259 miles per year. Between the February 2023 test at 26,244 miles and the February 2026 test at 42,592 miles, the car covered 16,348 miles over three years. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, such infrequent use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts or surface corrosion on brake discs if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between journeys. A prospective buyer should verify the repair of the tyre pressure monitoring system to ensure the sensor or module is fully functional, as the 2024 test also flagged a physical nail in the nearside rear tyre. Although the record shows no historical advisories for corrosion or suspension wear, a physical inspection should focus on checking for dry tyre sidewalls or perished suspension bushes which are common in low-mileage older cars. The lack of recorded structural faults in the history indicates a sound chassis, but the buyer should still inspect the underbody to ensure that surface rust has not begun to develop.

EV13 KEY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
  • 42,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Reliability & Known Issues

Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

EV13 KEY Mileage History

  1. 13/02/202326,244 mi
  2. 03/02/202431,550 mi+5,306 mi
  3. 08/02/202536,227 mi+4,677 mi
  4. 07/02/202642,592 mi+6,365 mi
  5. 07/02/202642,592 mi

Average of roughly 5,479 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EV13 KEY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 May 2026, 15:45
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Adam (EV13 KEY) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

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