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FY05 KWW

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

69,606 mi
Last recorded69,606 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 KWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 69,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 69,603 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,303 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 51,811 miles

Quite a lot of mud collected under vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2017 47,788 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 47,788 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,770 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 43,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,674 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 32,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,213 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 29,206 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 25,798 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 16,330 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 16,330 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 12,335 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,855 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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FY05 KWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,995 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 FY05 KWW, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY05 KWW registered?

FY05 KWW is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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