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Y589 FEF

2001 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,016 mi
Last recorded145,016 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY589 FEF
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 145,016 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,978 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 140,978 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 132,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 132,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 126,812 miles

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

rear axle bushes

Fail 27 Jan 2014 126,812 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear axle bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2013 121,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 121,479 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 110,872 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 110,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

coolant system fault

Pass 4 Nov 2010 98,168 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 98,168 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 78,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 68,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 68,082 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,314 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 58,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y589 FEF is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 Y589 FEF, 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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Y589 FEF is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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