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FL51 KTV

2001 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,558 mi
Last recorded70,558 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 KTV
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,558 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 68,037 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 63,378 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 63,378 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,400 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,153 miles

n/s/f iner c.v gator split

Fail 3 Jun 2010 46,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f iner c.v gator split

Pass 4 Jul 2009 41,963 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,094 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 36,094 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,618 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,524 miles

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,524 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

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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FL51 KTV is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 80,752 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 FL51 KTV, 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 25 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL51 KTV registered?

FL51 KTV is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FL51 KTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL51 KTV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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