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K11 NUT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

130,222 mi
Last recorded130,222 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 NUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,222 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 124,291 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 117,977 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 113,369 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 113,369 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 109,289 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 104,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 101,335 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 101,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 95,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 95,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 84,751 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2017 84,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 79,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 72,660 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 89,907 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 89,907 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2013 89,015 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 87,774 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 86,169 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 82,363 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,617 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 60,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,597 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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K11 NUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 K11 NUT, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K11 NUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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