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MK02 PXT

2002 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

133,884 mi
Last recorded133,884 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Kadett78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 PXT
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 95H Also worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded By subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 95H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack leaking at both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure run on flat damage 195/65/15 95H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning light on but pads ok

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 125,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between pump and n/side front flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of o/side front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dampness around steering rack but no leaks found

Fail 15 Mar 2019 124,683 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber bush worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Run flat marks inner/outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,665 miles

EML light stays on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage steering rack (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,665 miles

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

EML light stays on

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage steering rack (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 97,692 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 97,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed SIDE WALL (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low,eml light on,nearside rear tyre perished.

Fail 21 Mar 2015 90,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

coolant level low,eml light on,nearside rear tyre perished.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre perishing slightly

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

Nearside Front 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 20 Mar 2013 72,639 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NSR tyre perishing slightly

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,063 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,296 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,697 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,078 miles

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 24 Mar 2007 37,314 miles

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

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

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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MK02 PXT is a 2002 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2002 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 MK02 PXT, 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 24 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MK02 PXT is a 2002 Opel Kadett, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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