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RX53 OUW

2003 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,706 mi
Last recorded131,706 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Opel Kadett71,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OUW
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,706 miles

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Fail 26 Aug 2014 131,705 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 121,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 121,474 miles

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

Rear silencer outer skin has rusted through anh joint is badly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,013 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust system.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,431 miles

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

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 99,431 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

centre & rear exhaust system corroded.

front tyres worn 2mm & worn on inside edges.

Fail 26 Aug 2010 86,269 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,269 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 70,441 miles

o/s/r tyre worn 3mm.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

slight oil leaks around gear box area.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 56,404 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Sep 2008 56,405 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,817 miles

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,991 miles

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

wheel covers fitted

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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RX53 OUW is a 2003 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 71,795 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 RX53 OUW, 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 23 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RX53 OUW registered?

RX53 OUW is a 2003 Opel Kadett, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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