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RK51 VFO

2001 Opel Kadett

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,447 mi
Last recorded104,447 miles
Recorded on2 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VFO
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 May 2010 104,447 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 May 2010 104,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2009 86,666 miles

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

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

wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 86,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 25 Apr 2008 70,450 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,450 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,200 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,380 miles

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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RK51 VFO is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 80,752 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 RK51 VFO, 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 25 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK51 VFO registered?

RK51 VFO is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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