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NU13 XKJ

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,233 mi
Last recorded165,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU13 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 165,233 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 165,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 163,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 157,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 151,297 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 143,455 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 131,971 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 127,881 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 127,881 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 107,862 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ALMOST BALD on inner edge[235/50/r18]97v avons (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner face is badly lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad ON LIMIT.. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ALMOST BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 83,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 83,524 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 and both tyres are bald on inner edges,tracking may be needed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2017 63,061 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2016 45,570 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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NU13 XKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NU13 XKJ, 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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NU13 XKJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 May 2013.

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