Vauxhall Frontera
Bronze · Diesel · 1998 · 2,499 cc
S48 BVOMOT history
S48 BVO is a bronze diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,642 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 111,642 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,042 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 BVO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Frontera
- Colour
- Bronze
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 BVO was last recorded at 111,642 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,642 miles · 1 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,042 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,642 miles
- 2025 – 109,402 miles
- 2024 – 106,678 miles
- 2023 – 103,835 miles
- 2022 – 100,765 miles
- 2021 – 98,292 miles
- 2020 – 95,619 miles
- 2019 – 92,713 miles
- 2018 – 77,661 miles
- 2016 – 75,535 miles
- 2015 – 74,355 miles
- 2014 – 73,204 miles
- 2013 – 72,222 miles
- 2012 – 71,203 miles
- 2011 – 69,838 miles
- 2010 – 67,907 miles
- 2009 – 64,819 miles
- 2008 – 62,166 miles
- 2007 – 60,117 miles
- 2006 – 49,978 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,642 miles
- AdvisoryFront front both n/s o/s wheel bearing showing slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front front o/s drivers seat wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels
- AdvisoryBonnet cable stickingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrakeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,642 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 111,642 miles
- Test number
- 188242381146
- AdvisoryFront front both n/s o/s wheel bearing showing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front front o/s drivers seat worn
- AdvisoryRear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels
- AdvisoryBonnet cable sticking
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Fail111,642 miles (+2,240)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,642 miles
- Test number
- 719600708648
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp rear n/s stop light affected by n/s side light (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear handbrake showing low effort at wheels (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront front both n/s o/s wheel bearing showing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front front o/s drivers seat worn
- AdvisoryBonnet cable sticking
- AdvisoryLittle reserve travel in handbrake
Pass109,402 miles (+2,724)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2026
- Odometer
- 109,402 miles
- Test number
- 596016444801
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play front both n/s o/s slight play in wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront of bonnet showing signs of corrosion
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle front suspension components showing signs of surface rust
Pass106,678 miles (+2,843)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 106,678 miles
- Test number
- 120594484960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,835 miles (+3,070)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,835 miles
- Test number
- 628563730761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,765 miles (+19)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 100,765 miles
- Test number
- 610164702575
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres cracked
Fail100,746 miles (+2,454)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,746 miles
- Test number
- 342724261962
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/85/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,292 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 98,292 miles
- Test number
- 214532327513
- AdvisoryFront Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower windscreen panel showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass95,619 miles (+2,906)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2021
- Odometer
- 95,619 miles
- Test number
- 951561974306
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront subframe & suspension components show signs of surface rust
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam & suspension components show signs of surface rust
Pass92,713 miles (+15,052)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 92,713 miles
- Test number
- 615584491540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,661 miles (+2,126)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 116070578898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,535 miles (+1,180)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 75,535 miles
- Test number
- 291629949007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,355 miles (+1,151)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 74,355 miles
- Test number
- 309898465170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,204 miles (+982)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,204 miles
- Test number
- 515141984130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,222 miles
- Test number
- 116940853186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,222 miles (+1,019)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,222 miles
- Test number
- 415180953118
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass71,203 miles (+1,365)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 71,203 miles
- Test number
- 136990452104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,838 miles (+1,931)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 69,838 miles
- Test number
- 299622051488
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass67,907 miles (+3,088)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,907 miles
- Test number
- 542857630192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,819 miles (+2,653)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,819 miles
- Test number
- 872962939197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,166 miles (+2,049)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 62,166 miles
- Test number
- 812527838196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,117 miles (+10,139)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 60,117 miles
- Test number
- 272835137123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,978 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,978 miles
- Test number
- 194855856069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S48 BVO
- Does S48 BVO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 BVO is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S48 BVO?
- The MOT on S48 BVO is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S48 BVO done?
- S48 BVO was recorded at 111,642 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,042 miles a year.
- Has S48 BVO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 BVO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S48 BVO ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on S48 BVO find?
- S48 BVO passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front front both n/s o/s wheel bearing showing slight play; offside front front o/s drivers seat worn; rear handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels, and 2 more.
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