2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · FY16 MWP
2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 49,904 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,904 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY16 MWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 49,904 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
FY16 MWP Mileage History
- 08/01/202229,427 mi
- 06/01/202337,810 mi+8,383 mi
- 11/01/202443,360 mi+5,550 mi
- 13/09/202447,594 mi+4,234 mi
- 18/08/202549,904 mi+2,310 mi
Average of roughly 5,675 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY16 MWP 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 (FY16 MWP) between January 2022 and August 2025.
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.
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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