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VO52 UVW

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,214 mi
Last recorded143,214 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO52 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2014 143,214 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 143,210 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front shock absorbers weak in operation

various suspension components slightly corroded but not weakened

Pass 19 Dec 2012 136,979 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)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 131,950 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,155 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 118,079 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 110,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 99,258 miles

general surface corrosion on underside of vechicle.

slight movement and wear in all rear anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 84,831 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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VO52 UVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO52 UVW, 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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What year was VO52 UVW registered?

VO52 UVW is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is VO52 UVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO52 UVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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