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FJ53 UTT

2003 Opel Kadett

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,107 mi
Last recorded99,107 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Opel Kadett71,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UTT
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,107 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust support missing

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,105 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust support missing

Pass 30 Jun 2016 92,585 miles

1x front exhaust mount missing

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

drive belt badly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 92,585 miles

1x front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drive belt badly worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 87,652 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded and brackets missing

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,552 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 74,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,818 miles

rear brake discs v poor

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs poor

Fail 23 Feb 2012 65,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs poor

rear brake discs v poor

Pass 26 Feb 2011 58,558 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 58,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 48,008 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 48,008 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,605 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 37,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 32,308 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,820 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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FJ53 UTT is a 2003 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FJ53 UTT, 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 FJ53 UTT registered?

FJ53 UTT is a 2003 Opel Kadett, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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