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L11 KOA

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,662 mi
Last recorded118,662 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 KOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 118,662 miles

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

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2025 118,340 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 117,889 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 117,181 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 116,051 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,839 miles

big wheels are fitted to vehicle

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 May 2018 114,680 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 114,676 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front exhust mount broken

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 108,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front exhust mount broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 100,867 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 91,717 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 79,084 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 68,492 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted inner side

Pass 12 May 2011 55,593 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 43,906 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 28,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,306 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 19,081 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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L11 KOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L11 KOA, 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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L11 KOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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