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KV04 LVH

2004 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,980 mi
Last recorded164,980 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Frontera70,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 LVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 164,980 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2019 164,963 miles

Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at central join (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 155,948 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 155,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 148,126 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 147,984 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 136,262 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 136,147 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 117,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 105,000 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 95,273 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 71,185 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 67,634 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 67,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 57,925 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 57,925 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,085 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 48,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil low to excess

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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KV04 LVH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,116 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 KV04 LVH, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KV04 LVH is a 2004 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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