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KD05 UTY

2005 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,950 mi
Last recorded58,950 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Frontera55,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD05 UTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 58,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts all rears heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lowers and both uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror misted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and both fronts and covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner arch/sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills and repairs? (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis and most suspension components corroded and heavily covered underseal

fuel tank corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2024 58,942 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all fronts all rears heavily covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lowers and both uppers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror misted

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and both fronts and covered (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner arch/sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills and repairs? (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis and most suspension components corroded and heavily covered underseal

fuel tank corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 58,441 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 14 Apr 2022 57,796 miles

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

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

corrosion on most front lower suspension components.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 57,791 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on most front lower suspension components.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 56,469 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front tyres starting to perish.

ssurface corrosion on most suspension components.

Fail 20 Apr 2021 56,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front tyres starting to perish.

ssurface corrosion on most suspension components.

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 54,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,105 miles

Engine covers/undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle excessively under-sealed

Fail 2 Oct 2018 54,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers/undertray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle excessively under-sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 52,917 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted

Offside Front Brake(s) slightly binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play in both steering rack mount bushes

Vehicle excessively under sealed

Pass 5 Oct 2016 51,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 51,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 49,591 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 49,591 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from limit valve to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,688 miles

Nearside 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 30 Jul 2013 34,805 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,805 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,771 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,710 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 14 Apr 2008 18,019 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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KD05 UTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD05 UTY, 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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KD05 UTY is a 2005 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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