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BU13 BKV

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,341 mi
Last recorded37,341 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 37,341 miles

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

Undertray Fitted ( Under carriage )

Pass 9 Jul 2024 36,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 36,705 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 35,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 34,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

slightly cracking on near side rear tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2022 34,650 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slightly cracking on near side rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,136 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,872 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2018 29,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 26,712 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,992 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 19,565 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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BU13 BKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU13 BKV, 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 BU13 BKV registered?

BU13 BKV is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 24 April 2013.

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