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P40 SSD

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,526 mi
Last recorded131,526 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 SSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 131,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/F,N/R and O/R tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,994 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,994 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 93,581 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 93,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 80,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to 0 ()

Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,687 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 27,778 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 23,553 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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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P40 SSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P40 SSD, 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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P40 SSD is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 29 April 2013.

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