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VK52 UAP

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 UAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 100,299 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all brake pipes @ rear load sensor] (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both sides from front to rear brake pipes @ offside rear chassis member ] (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2021 100,299 miles

Advise; Slight surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [all brake pipes @ rear load sensor] (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [both sides from front to rear brake pipes @ offside rear chassis member ] (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 91,577 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 81,718 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear fuel tank breather pipe corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner pivot bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 75,473 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 75,473 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,245 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 70,776 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,547 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 64,586 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 64,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 63,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 62,198 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,644 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,229 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 53,229 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,698 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,698 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

slight distortion to the brake discs especially the o/s/r

Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,711 miles

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)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,711 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,084 miles

oil leak nearside rear of engine

under tray covering most of steering components

Pass 12 Oct 2005 23,994 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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VK52 UAP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VK52 UAP, 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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VK52 UAP is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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