2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · HG16 HCE
2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 49,481 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
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- Common Faults
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HG16 HCE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/09/2022
- 49,481 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HG16 HCE MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Adam (HG16 HCE) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
HG16 HCE Mileage History
- 28/09/202142,020 mi
- 26/09/202249,481 mi+7,461 mi
Average of roughly 7,502 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Vauxhall Adam
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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