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KY53 VPT

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY53 VPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 115,638 miles

underbody corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 115,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 111,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 May 2019 111,043 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 105,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside step brackets corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 99,839 miles

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2017 99,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel tank cradle deteriorated

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

Pass 31 May 2016 92,460 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 92,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 85,309 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 77,089 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 77,087 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 72,823 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 72,158 miles

rear bumber support member fractured and corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 69,323 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 61,727 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2010 61,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2009 52,568 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,725 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 34,149 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 34,052 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,304 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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KY53 VPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KY53 VPT, 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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KY53 VPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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