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EB52 SMB

2003 Vauxhall Cascada

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,344 mi
Last recorded2,344 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB52 SMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 2,344 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 1,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 21 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 5,830 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 5,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 5,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 5,761 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 5,761 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 5,761 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 5,761 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,765 miles

steering is stiff

Fail 2 Apr 2011 5,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering is stiff

Pass 3 Aug 2009 5,761 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 5,466 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 5,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 5,103 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 4,780 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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EB52 SMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Cascada in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EB52 SMB, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EB52 SMB registered?

EB52 SMB is a 2003 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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