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HN52 KYF

2003 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

81,548 mi
Last recorded81,548 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Opel Kadett71,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 KYF
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2025 81,548 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Interior mirror loose

Nearside Front Brake pad wire disconnected

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Top strut mounting slightly worn

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper sleeve cup corroded & incomplete (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 79,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 79,330 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 74,955 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 74,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,485 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 70,395 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

STEERING RACK DAMP

Pass 7 Oct 2019 68,264 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main going to offside corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,696 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,696 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 60,147 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2015 57,595 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,392 miles

Power assisted steering rack has slight seepage nearside and offside front.

Rear exhaust deteriorated.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,853 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 46,739 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 39,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,744 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 33,775 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 31,519 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Jan 2008 29,355 miles

REAR SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 28 Dec 2006 25,732 miles

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 29 Dec 2005 20,667 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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HN52 KYF is a 2003 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 HN52 KYF, 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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HN52 KYF is a 2003 Opel Kadett, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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