MOT reliability
Vauxhall Kb26
18 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 18 Vauxhall Kb26 vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Kb26 has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,722 miles.
18
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
2,732
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Kb26 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Kb26 MOT tests:
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Other73%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Brakes4%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering1%
Vauxhall Kb26 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 5 | 100% |
| 18 | 9 | 67% |
| 19 | 12 | 67% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (13), Petrol (5)
Most common Vauxhall Kb26 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Kb26 MOT tests:
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
- Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (2 times)
Vauxhall Kb26 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 79% | 105,500 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 101,466 |
| 1988 | 8 | 21 | 67% | 116,650 |
| 1987 | 5 | 13 | 62% | 150,905 |
| 1985 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 148,155 |
| 1983 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 149,999 |
| 1971 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 556,156 |
Vauxhall Kb26 reliability FAQ
Across 18 Vauxhall Kb26 vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Kb26 MOT issues are:
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Vauxhall Kb26 in our data has covered around
152,722 miles.
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