Opel Kadett MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Opel Kadett. Check any Kadett by registration number below.

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83.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.5%

vs Opel Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Opel Kadett — MOT Reliability Overview

The Opel Kadett has an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, which is 8.5 percentage points below the Opel brand average of 91.9%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Kadett is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Opel Kadett, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Opel Kadett performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 62 vehicles

82.3%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

2002

Based on 134 vehicles

82.1%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2001

Based on 94 vehicles

79.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2000

Based on 113 vehicles

79.6%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

1999

Based on 832 vehicles

84.1%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

99k mi

1998

Based on 529 vehicles

79.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

1997

Based on 540 vehicles

82.0%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

1996

Based on 484 vehicles

83.9%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

1995

Based on 366 vehicles

86.6%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1994

Based on 373 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1993

Based on 512 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1992

Based on 267 vehicles

85.4%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1991

Based on 376 vehicles

86.7%Excellent

Opel average: 91.9%

1990

Based on 1,178 vehicles

84.6%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

0

Based on 44 vehicles

81.8%Good

Opel average: 91.9%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

Other Opel Models

Compare MOT reliability across Opel models.

Opel Astra 1.4 (p-j)

92.1% pass rate

Opel Corsa - E(s-d)

99.4% pass rate

Opel Meriva

96.7% pass rate

Opel Corsa-e

97.6% pass rate

Opel Mokka-x

99.6% pass rate

Opel Astra 1.6 (p-j)

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Opel Kadett

Opel Kadett — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Opel Kadett MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Opel Kadett?

The average MOT pass rate for the Opel Kadett is 83.5% compared to the Opel average of 91.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Opel Kadett?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Opel Kadett reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 83.5%, the Opel Kadett is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Opel Kadett?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Opel Kadett?

Typical mileage for the Opel Kadett: 116,026 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Kadett to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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