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KC53 VPW

2004 Vauxhall Omega

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,908 mi
Last recorded82,908 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Omega65,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 VPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelOmega
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 82,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 82,766 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both foremost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills both (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,184 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,905 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated at rear

Pass 23 Nov 2012 59,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 53,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2010 50,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,973 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,473 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Omega?

Based on 680,295 MOT tests across 93,349 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
5,710
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
93,349
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55,888
Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,985
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,717
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 18,762
coil spring incomplete 18,025
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KC53 VPW is a 2004 Vauxhall Omega in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Omega models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 65,588 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 Vauxhall Omega fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC53 VPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Omega typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Vauxhall Omega is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KC53 VPW is a 2004 Vauxhall Omega, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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