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FH52 HMZ

2003 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,934 mi
Last recorded148,934 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Kadett71,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 HMZ
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 148,934 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded Above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,656 miles

Oil leak engine oil leack ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 132,892 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Feb 2016 132,892 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 116,004 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2015 116,002 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear

Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 109,592 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 109,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,549 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2012 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 81,270 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2010 71,956 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,780 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 63,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 56,394 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,711 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 47,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2005 36,409 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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FH52 HMZ is a 2003 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FH52 HMZ, 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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What year was FH52 HMZ registered?

FH52 HMZ is a 2003 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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