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AK13 KVU

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,492 mi
Last recorded109,492 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 KVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 109,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 107,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,561 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 103,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 99,974 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,690 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,062 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 91,062 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 86,696 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 79,869 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,580 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,673 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2016 47,354 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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AK13 KVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK13 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK13 KVU registered?

AK13 KVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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