Vauxhall Frontera MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Vauxhall Frontera. Check any Frontera by registration number below.

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69.2%

Avg Pass Rate

-12.8%

vs Vauxhall Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Vauxhall Frontera — MOT Reliability Overview

The Vauxhall Frontera has an average MOT pass rate of 69.2%, which is 12.8 percentage points below the Vauxhall brand average of 82.0%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Frontera on the road.

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Frontera for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Vauxhall Frontera, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Vauxhall Frontera performs at MOT across different model years.

2004

Based on 204 vehicles

66.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

12.5%

2003

Based on 410 vehicles

68.0%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

19.8%

2002

Based on 259 vehicles

69.1%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

16.9%

2001

Based on 112 vehicles

65.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

23.0%

2000

Based on 186 vehicles

64.5%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

12.9%

1999

Based on 238 vehicles

71.8%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

20.1%

1998

Based on 267 vehicles

75.3%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

17.2%

1997

Based on 174 vehicles

69.5%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

25.2%

1996

Based on 198 vehicles

74.2%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1995

Based on 150 vehicles

61.3%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

41.1%

1994

Based on 129 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

31.0%

1993

Based on 83 vehicles

78.3%Good

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

13.8%

0

Based on 1,159 vehicles

72.3%Average

Vauxhall average: 82.0%

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Top MOT Failures — Vauxhall Frontera

The most common reasons a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

8.4%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

6.5%

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.3%

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

6.2%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.6%

Vauxhall Frontera Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

5.4%

Rear Nearside

5.4%

Front Nearside Outer

3.9%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Vauxhall Frontera

Vauxhall Frontera — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Vauxhall Frontera MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Frontera?

The average MOT pass rate for the Vauxhall Frontera is 69.2% compared to the Vauxhall average of 82.0%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Vauxhall Frontera?

The most common MOT failures on the Vauxhall Frontera are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (8.4%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (6.5%), A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Vauxhall Frontera reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 69.2%, the Vauxhall Frontera is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Vauxhall Frontera?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Vauxhall Frontera?

Typical mileage for the Vauxhall Frontera: 105,067 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Frontera to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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