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SD03 KVE

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 97,787 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 91,971 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 91,970 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 5 Dec 2013 91,956 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside step support corroded

offside step support corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,678 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 79,678 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 70,510 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,512 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 57,547 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,889 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,512 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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SD03 KVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD03 KVE, 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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What year was SD03 KVE registered?

SD03 KVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 April 2003.

Is SD03 KVE safe to buy?

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