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SH14 SMO

2014 Vauxhall Cascada

Red Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,560 mi
Last recorded30,560 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Cascada44,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCascada
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 30,560 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 30,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 30,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to hole in exhaust causing high lambda (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slight lag in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 29,609 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 29,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and both rears cracked/splitting - advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 28,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 27,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 26,067 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 24,422 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,338 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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SH14 SMO is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada in Red with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Cascada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 44,958 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 SH14 SMO, 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Cascada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SH14 SMO registered?

SH14 SMO is a 2014 Vauxhall Cascada, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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