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FY51 CVK

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 CVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,362 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 102,207 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill near the rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill near rear (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (5.4.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear passenger seats and seat belts were not able too be fully inspected.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,256 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear shockers weak

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,247 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear shockers weak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,621 miles

centre exhaust leaking @ front joint

nsf suspension arm heavily corroded..blistering

nsr sill heavily corroded

outer cv gaiters splitting

rear sill backings heavily corroded

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

transmission oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 86,422 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust leaking @ front joint

nsr sill heavily corroded

outer cv gaiters splitting

rear sill backings heavily corroded

surface corrosion on osr brake pipe

transmission oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 73,329 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 67,131 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 67,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,061 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 60,061 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,247 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,719 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 41,181 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 41,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 36,254 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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FY51 CVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 FY51 CVK, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY51 CVK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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