2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · LW16 BFE
2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25/08/2016. Recorded mileage 48,751 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Sidcup (South East London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,751 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1229cc
LW16 BFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 48,751 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: Good
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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.
LW16 BFE Mileage History
- 25/11/202122,800 mi
- 19/11/202228,162 mi+5,362 mi
- 03/11/202335,182 mi+7,020 mi
- 13/11/202442,101 mi+6,919 mi
- 14/11/202548,751 mi+6,650 mi
Average of roughly 6,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LW16 BFE 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 (LW16 BFE) between November 2021 and November 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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