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J40 KOB

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,015 mi
Last recorded39,015 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 KOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 39,015 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2026 118,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 38,259 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 108,385 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2024 36,236 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable

Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,536 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 33,191 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 85,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2022 30,980 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,681 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 52,516 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,417 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 44,861 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 44,861 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,118 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 34,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,926 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 27,581 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 16,504 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 20,475 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 13,617 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cascada?

Based on 31,100 MOT tests across 2,996 vehicles.

82.3%
Pass Rate
4,869
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
2,996
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 122
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J40 KOB is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cascada fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 122 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J40 KOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cascada typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J40 KOB registered?

J40 KOB is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 7 October 2013.

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