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DU52 UMY

2002 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,740 mi
Last recorded88,740 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Opel Kadett78,881 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 UMY
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 88,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 88,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 80,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive suspected crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 74,159 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer flange corroded and has slight leak

Fail 24 Jul 2018 74,159 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer flange corroded and has slight leak

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,689 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brakepipe corroded

Rear exhaust silencer and flange corroded but not leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2016 68,984 miles

both brakepipes at front and rear are slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded from middle section to rear but not leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2015 64,699 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 27 Jul 2014 61,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 57,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 53,984 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,608 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 42,608 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,234 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,220 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,572 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 22,369 miles

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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DU52 UMY is a 2002 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2002 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,881 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU52 UMY, 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 24 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU52 UMY is a 2002 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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