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SK02 DAC

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,095 mi
Last recorded140,095 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK02 DAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 140,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 136,293 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,357 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 125,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,532 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

vehicle braking efforts on prescribed limits

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,891 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 91,446 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 78,876 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 67,402 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 50,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 50,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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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SK02 DAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 79,130 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 SK02 DAC, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SK02 DAC is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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