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FV02 KXL

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

238,803 mi
Last recorded238,803 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 KXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 238,803 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 234,631 miles

n/s step rusted

rear cross iner panael rusted n/s

Fail 18 May 2015 234,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s step rusted

rear cross iner panael rusted n/s

Pass 6 May 2014 228,132 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s running board support bar corroded at front,but secure

Fail 6 May 2014 228,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s running board support bar corroded at front,but secure

Pass 16 May 2013 215,943 miles

O/S/R/BACK/PLATE/CORRODDED

Fail 13 May 2013 215,940 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

O/S/R/BACK/PLATE/CORRODDED

Pass 15 May 2012 201,357 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 201,357 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 187,939 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 187,938 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

N/S/F FOOT RAIL BAR CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 172,905 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 172,905 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2009 159,884 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 159,884 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 132,810 miles

Horn operation noise slightly harsh

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 19 May 2007 110,910 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 87,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 65,073 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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FV02 KXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV02 KXL, 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 FV02 KXL registered?

FV02 KXL is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 May 2002.

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