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B20 KSW

1992 Vauxhall Cavalier

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier110,771 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 KSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCavalier
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 115,864 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 109,203 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2023 109,101 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jun 2022 101,005 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 101,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 98,704 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 98,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 98,672 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,523 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 96,230 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2017 96,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,834 miles

Body has slight corrosion front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Jun 2016 94,812 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion front wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,144 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jun 2015 93,144 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 90,850 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,775 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 88,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear outer sills & wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,638 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,138 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,208 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,208 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 75,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,327 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 67,242 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cavalier?

Based on 791,158 MOT tests across 179,147 vehicles.

63.0%
Pass Rate
4,678
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
179,147
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 63,789
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61,692
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 58,060
constant velocity joint gaiter split 47,336
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34,943
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B20 KSW is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 110,771 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cavalier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 63,789 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B20 KSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cavalier typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 34 years old, this Vauxhall Cavalier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B20 KSW registered?

B20 KSW is a 1992 Vauxhall Cavalier, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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