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SA13 UPJ

2013 Vauxhall Cascada

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,679 mi
Last recorded71,679 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Cascada50,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA13 UPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 71,679 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 71,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 69,720 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 69,720 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 67,259 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 64,503 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 61,301 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,162 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 58,162 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,730 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 53,729 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 38,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,456 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 29,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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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SA13 UPJ 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 64.3%.

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 SA13 UPJ, 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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What year was SA13 UPJ registered?

SA13 UPJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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