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X502 BYC

2000 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

152,176 mi
Last recorded152,176 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Opel Kadett89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 BYC
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,176 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 150,858 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 146,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 144,112 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 141,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 137,179 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 132,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 126,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 126,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 121,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 116,129 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 108,063 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 101,478 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits and worn on edges

front brake pads worn low

headlamp lens deterioration causing distorted beam image

mid exhaust box corrosion at joint to rear box

various brake pipe corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2011 93,985 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 78,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 78,800 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,701 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,655 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,200 miles

all tyres worn close to legal limit 1.6mm on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,152 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 42,482 miles

rear exhaust just touching n/s/r spring when suspension fully depressed

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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X502 BYC is a 2000 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2000 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 X502 BYC, 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 26 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X502 BYC registered?

X502 BYC is a 2000 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X502 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 BYC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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