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Y845 KAB

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,085 mi
Last recorded165,085 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 KAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 165,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2025 160,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded close to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 156,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 151,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached temp fix only (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lower coupling deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 151,716 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached temp fix only (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lower coupling deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 146,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 142,134 miles
Pass 8 May 2019

both outer sill panels starting to corrode

Fail 7 May 2019

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure centre section (weld) rear tail pipe (clamp) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both outer sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 24 May 2018 132,167 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 132,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as marked (5.2.6)

Pass 20 May 2017 129,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on inner chassis leg as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 115,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2016 115,090 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 123,205 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 123,188 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,075 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 122,075 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 120,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 119,606 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 115,870 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 112,156 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 108,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 101,610 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,352 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,764 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 67,902 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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Y845 KAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 Y845 KAB, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y845 KAB is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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