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KP53 VDV

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,145 mi
Last recorded62,145 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 VDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,145 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,145 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,168 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 52,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,572 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,024 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,091 miles

Offside Rear Upper Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak offside rear hub

steering columb moves advise investigation

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,236 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 21,545 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 21,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear outer driveshaft seal leaking

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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KP53 VDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP53 VDV, 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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What year was KP53 VDV registered?

KP53 VDV is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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