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BG13 FZP

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,614 mi
Last recorded158,614 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 FZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 158,614 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 158,614 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 156,126 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 153,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 149,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 146,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,180 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 143,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad anti rattle shim not fitted correctly

covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2020 143,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad anti rattle shim not fitted correctly

covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 111,142 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 85,187 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,187 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

top engine cover fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 24,000 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 23,986 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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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BG13 FZP is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG13 FZP, 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 BG13 FZP registered?

BG13 FZP is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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