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SO52 KOB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 KOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018
Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,600 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 110,882 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 99,280 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 92,599 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,216 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 88,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,561 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 65,561 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,124 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 28,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 28,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 14,803 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 11,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,179 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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SO52 KOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SO52 KOB, 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 SO52 KOB registered?

SO52 KOB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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