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KY51 VTK

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY51 VTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2013 75,409 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

underside of vehicle has service rust

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,409 miles

underside of vehicle has service rust

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,143 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 71,089 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine coolant hose fouling on steering column

oil pressure warning lamp flickering

Pass 28 Jul 2011 66,316 miles

Front brake pads req inspection

Nearside front indicator lamp has condensation

Slight play in drivers side steering rack knuckle

Fail 25 Jul 2011 66,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads req inspection

Nearside front indicator lamp has condensation

Slight play in drivers side steering rack knuckle

Pass 3 Aug 2010 60,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 60,578 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,081 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 41,989 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 41,233 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,097 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 24,091 miles

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

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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KY51 VTK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 KY51 VTK, 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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What year was KY51 VTK registered?

KY51 VTK is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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