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KM53 UTH

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,100 mi
Last recorded95,100 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 UTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 94,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 74,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear tyres all cracking on outer walls

slight gear oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2015 74,303 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear tyres all cracking on outer walls

slight gear oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 70,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 70,653 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,535 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 65,533 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 63,020 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 58,049 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,084 miles

'knocking' around steering rack area whilst shaking the steering but cannot see where it is from due to under-tray.

one bulb out in centre stop light strip.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,498 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 48,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 43,156 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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KM53 UTH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KM53 UTH, 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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KM53 UTH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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