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FV54 KSO

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,017 mi
Last recorded67,017 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 KSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 67,017 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 59,861 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake fluid level slighty low.

slight corrosion of os/r outer sill.

tow ball slightly obscuring rear number plate.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 49,643 miles

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

o/s and n/s/f brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

o/s and n/s/r brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,577 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 49,577 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 39,898 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,709 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 20,139 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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FV54 KSO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV54 KSO, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FV54 KSO registered?

FV54 KSO is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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