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YC52 UAT

2002 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Frontera79,130 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 UAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 31 Oct 2016

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

EML light on

Front both tyres cracking in tread

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember showing corrosion (6.6.6)

Fail 31 Oct 2016

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded joint to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

EML light on

Front both tyres cracking in tread

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember showing corrosion (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 34,270 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,263 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer at joint snapped (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,102 miles

n/s wiper only just met requirements

Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,583 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 31,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2012 30,681 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 30,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 29,519 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 27,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,348 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,026 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 25,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,288 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 23,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,469 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 20,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,900 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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YC52 UAT is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC52 UAT, 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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YC52 UAT is a 2002 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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