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KL53 VPT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,810 mi
Last recorded134,810 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 134,810 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside and offside rear seat belt mount prescribed areas slightly corroded (lower sills)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,171 miles

both front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is damaged

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front metal brake pipes are corroding

steering top bearing has slight play

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2017 129,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front brake discs are lipped

front number plate is damaged

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside front metal brake pipes are corroding

steering top bearing has slight play

vehicle underbody has a lot of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,274 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 120,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear drop link bush is perishing

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,394 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,393 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,387 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 96,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 89,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,892 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 76,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes at rear very corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2010 62,608 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 62,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,991 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 49,962 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,206 miles

could not examine all brake/fuel pipes some in bodywotk

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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KL53 VPT is a 2003 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 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 KL53 VPT, 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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KL53 VPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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