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FD53 UFA

2003 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Opel Kadett71,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UFA
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 137,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 137,053 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.35mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 126,509 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 126,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 118,907 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 118,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 113,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 95,387 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,973 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,172 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,585 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,334 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,162 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 41,017 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 32,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 26,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,348 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,487
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 200
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
Stop lamp not working 127
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FD53 UFA is a 2003 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 71,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Kadett fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 UFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Kadett typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 23 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FD53 UFA is a 2003 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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