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KY51 VVF

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,278 mi
Last recorded83,278 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 83,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 83,278 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,478 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 81,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,558 miles

fuel pipes coroding

Fail 29 Jul 2016 77,555 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s rear to valve (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes coroding

Pass 28 May 2015 73,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 May 2015 73,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear under sills corroded

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2014 69,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisey

rear brake effort low

Pass 21 May 2013 62,858 miles

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 21 May 2013 62,858 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 59,646 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s wiper split

rear discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 56,271 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 52,861 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn allowing some movement

Chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

Play in steering rack

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underbody corrossion

Fail 8 May 2010 52,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn allowing some movement

Chassis corrossion

General exhaust corrossion

Play in steering rack

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Underbody corrossion

Pass 23 May 2009 48,974 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 23 May 2009 48,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,340 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,698 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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KY51 VVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KY51 VVF, 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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KY51 VVF is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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