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KU51 YSO

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,292 mi
Last recorded122,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 YSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 122,292 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion some corrosion to chassis (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroding front to rear/ some corrosion around welding

hand brake low

oil seepage

Fail 13 Jun 2017 121,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

exhaust corroding front to rear

oil seepage

some corrosion to chassis

Pass 28 May 2016 120,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,091 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 116,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Jun 2014 116,407 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 May 2013 108,414 miles

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

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

all four brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 May 2013 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all four brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,992 miles

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leak from cooler pipe

outer cv gaiters starting to crack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Fail 6 Jun 2012 106,992 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pads not visualy checked

oil leak from cooler pipe

outer cv gaiters starting to crack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

steel brake and fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 2 Jun 2011 104,193 miles

n/s/f driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

rear anti-roll bar links bushes wearing

rear metal brake pipes to & from load valve corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,193 miles

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

n/s/f driveshaft outer c.v boot cracking/perishing

rear anti-roll bar links bushes wearing

rear metal brake pipes to & from load valve corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 101,321 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 101,318 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 75,403 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

no oil in engine

Fail 16 Jul 2009 75,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

coolant level low

no oil in engine

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,610 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 55,933 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 51,769 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 51,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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KU51 YSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KU51 YSO, 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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KU51 YSO is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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