2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.4L Petrol · MR53 ALN
2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/02/2016. Recorded mileage 42,025 miles. MOT valid until 28/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ADAM
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1398cc
MR53 ALN Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 42,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Digital Service History
Access verified franchised dealer maintenance records for MR53ALN.
Unlock Manufacturer Digital Service Records
Check franchised dealer maintenance history for MR53ALN. Our direct integration verifies routine service events, workshop operations, recorded mileage, and technician logs.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
MR53 ALN Mileage History
- 04/02/201915,058 mi
- 03/02/202021,060 mi+6,002 mi
- 28/09/202022,937 mi+1,877 mi
- 07/09/202127,322 mi+4,385 mi
- 11/01/202330,580 mi+3,258 mi
- 08/02/202434,132 mi+3,552 mi
- 09/02/202434,132 mi
- 27/11/202438,147 mi+4,015 mi
- 29/11/202438,147 mi
- 21/11/202541,992 mi+3,845 mi
- 25/11/202542,025 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 3,962 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
MR53 ALN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Adam (MR53 ALN) between February 2019 and November 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
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.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (MR53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as MR53ALN.
MERCEDES-BENZ
CITAN
TOYOTA
AYGO
RENAULT
CLIO
LEXUS
UX
NISSAN
X-TRAIL N-TREK E-POWER AUTO
AUDI
Q3 S LINE 35 TFSI S-A
LAND ROVER
DISCOVERY
LAND ROVER
R ROVER EVQ DYN SE MHEV 4X2 A
SKODA
OCTAVIA
BMW
X1
SKODA
KAMIQ MONTE CARLO ED TSI S-A
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EVOQUE