2016 Vauxhall Adam · 33,181 MOT tests
2016 Vauxhall Adam reliability
2016 Vauxhall Adams fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Adam years (33,181 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- 26.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Adams: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 42,107
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,181
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.5% of tests fail here (546% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Adam
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.1%
- Tyres6%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Steering4.5%
- Brakes4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 4.78%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end dust cover damaged 2.54%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the ball joint, which speeds up wear and may lead to a costly replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.37%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.53%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (11.7%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.49%) · Strut pin or bush showing wear (2.44%)
Is a 2016 Vauxhall Adam reliable?
2016 Vauxhall Adams fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 Adam years (33,181 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Vauxhall Adam MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (4.78% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.76% of tests), track rod end dust cover damaged (2.54% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Vauxhall Adam have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Vauxhall Adam shows 42,107 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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