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KW02 EFV

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,102 mi
Last recorded115,102 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW02 EFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 115,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,102 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,877 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,650 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 105,303 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 102,469 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 102,406 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,201 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 101,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,992 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight brake judder from rear brake discs

Pass 24 Apr 2014 100,189 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 98,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 98,321 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 95,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,324 miles

offside headlamp top mount broken( still secure)

Fail 4 May 2010 86,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 4 May 2010 86,058 miles

offside front headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 78,964 miles

Front tyres are slightly mishaped on the tread face

Pass 23 May 2008 72,288 miles

slight fuel staining on gas tank.

Fail 19 May 2008 72,236 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 65,867 miles

O/S/R Handbrake sticking and grabbing

Pass 15 May 2006 58,297 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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KW02 EFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 KW02 EFV, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW02 EFV is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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