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2016 Vauxhall Adam 1.2L Petrol · SH16 ADX

SH16 ADX

2016 Vauxhall Adam (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2016. Recorded mileage 43,002 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ADAM
Year / Origin
2016 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 30/10/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
43,002 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/10/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2016
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following its most recent MOT test on 23 October 2025 at 43,002 miles. Although the record shows a momentary failure on that same date, the subsequent pass with no recorded defects indicates that any identified issue was rectified immediately. Since 2022, the car has consistently passed inspections without advisories, suggesting that the mechanical and structural integrity has remained sound over the last three years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. Between August 2022 at 22,687 miles and October 2025 at 43,002 miles, the car covered roughly 20,000 miles over three years. The gap of 5,144 miles between 2023 and 2024 shows consistent short-distance driving habits. This low usage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to fluid degradation or corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for long periods between tests. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components prone to low-mileage issues, such as brake oxidation and rubberized bushings which can perish from age rather than use. While the record shows no flagged suspension faults or structural rust, a manual check for surface corrosion on the chassis is advisable for a vehicle of this age. Given the lack of advisories in the history, the vehicle appears to have been well-maintained, provided the owner has followed regular service intervals between the annual MOT tests.

SH16 ADX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
  • 43,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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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.

SH16 ADX Mileage History

  1. 08/08/202222,687 mi
  2. 31/10/202331,494 mi+8,807 mi
  3. 28/10/202436,638 mi+5,144 mi
  4. 23/10/202543,002 mi+6,364 mi
  5. 23/10/202543,002 mi

Average of roughly 6,330 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SH16 ADX MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Vauxhall Adam (SH16 ADX) between August 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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