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KW52 FVN

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,111 mi
Last recorded139,111 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW52 FVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 139,111 miles

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,148 miles

All tyres perished

Fuel tank cover rusty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 126,090 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tank cover corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 118,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 111,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 101,880 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2019 101,880 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 90,821 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,129 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 78,007 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,250 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 72,279 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 65,642 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 60,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 56,426 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outside edge

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,400 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 48,973 miles

nearside front tyre flat

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,627 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2007 31,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,267 miles

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,084 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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KW52 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 KW52 FVN, 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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KW52 FVN is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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