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DE52 KPZ

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,497 mi
Last recorded89,497 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 KPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,172cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2018 89,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,822 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 85,822 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and front to rear half way down (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,480 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to brake valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front and front to rear half way down (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,282 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knocking noise on front end??

Fail 11 Sep 2015 79,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

knocking noise on front end??

Pass 10 Sep 2014 71,283 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 71,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 67,111 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISORY TO CHANGE FRONT TYRES. JUST LEGAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,306 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 51,641 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 51,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

coolant low

Pass 13 Jul 2010 43,364 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 43,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 37,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 37,961 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 25 Nov 2006 32,836 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 22,407 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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DE52 KPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,172cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 KPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE52 KPZ registered?

DE52 KPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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