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Vauxhall Frontera

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 3,165 cc

T497 UYAMOT history

T497 UYA is a silver petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 42,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
42,796 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,165 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 UYA was last recorded at 42,796 miles on 19 May 2025, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2008: 2,852 miles, lower than 37,981 miles on 10 May 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,449 miles · 8 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,796 miles
  • 2024 – 40,449 miles
  • 2023 – 38,076 miles
  • 2022 – 35,495 miles
  • 2021 – 33,549 miles
  • 2020 – 31,621 miles
  • 2019 – 29,241 miles
  • 2018 – 26,703 miles
  • 2016 – 23,781 miles
  • 2015 – 22,295 miles
  • 2014 – 18,508 miles
  • 2013 – 16,331 miles
  • 2012 – 13,111 miles
  • 2011 – 10,439 miles
  • 2010 – 8,625 miles
  • 2009 – 5,253 miles
  • 2008 – 2,852 miles
  • 2007 – 37,981 miles
  • 2006 – 34,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,796 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,796 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    42,796 miles
    Test number
    517624984293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,449 miles (+2,373)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    40,449 miles
    Test number
    381955911534
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass38,076 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,076 miles
    Test number
    704171465926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,495 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    801261308472
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail35,495 miles (+1,946)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,495 miles
    Test number
    495311402766
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass33,549 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    999261163813
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail33,549 miles (+1,928)2 repaired3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,549 miles
    Test number
    579417705496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass31,621 miles (+2,380)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    31,621 miles
    Test number
    199337190037
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass29,241 miles (+2,538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    29,241 miles
    Test number
    420171760839
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear and pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing signs of ageing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear anti roll bar inner mountings slight wear

  10. Pass26,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    26,703 miles
    Test number
    437379307793
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Fail26,702 miles (+2,921)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,702 miles
    Test number
    556613600178
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from comp value to hose as marked and pipe to value as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass23,781 miles (+1,486)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    688618380048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass22,295 miles (+3,787)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    992974597087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear -- still serviceable (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lower (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryAuxiliary belt deteriorating
    • AdvisorySome play at steering column -- not excessive
    • AdvisorySome rust at rear chassis
    • AdvisorySome wear at rear anti roll bar bushes

  14. Pass18,508 miles (+69)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    18,508 miles
    Test number
    476384354499
    • NoteSlight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes.
    • NoteSome rust forming on rear pipes. Not all pipework visible for inspection.

  15. Fail18,439 miles (+2,108)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,439 miles
    Test number
    196955544347
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in all rear anti-roll bar bushes.
    • NoteSome rust forming on rear pipes. Not all pipework visible for inspection.

  16. Pass16,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    16,331 miles
    Test number
    395871653331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,331 miles (+1,678)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,331 miles
    Test number
    565711753396
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  18. Pass14,653 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    14,653 miles
    Test number
    627604173073
    • NoteAir bag light

  19. Fail14,653 miles (+1,542)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,653 miles
    Test number
    126794973006
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag light

  20. Pass13,111 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,111 miles
    Test number
    669366432184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,439 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    10,439 miles
    Test number
    385560731125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,625 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    8,625 miles
    Test number
    870887640105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail8,613 miles (+3,360)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,613 miles
    Test number
    914880740182
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass5,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    5,253 miles
    Test number
    292132139103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail5,253 miles (+2,401)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,253 miles
    Test number
    874242039175
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass2,852 miles (-35,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    2,852 miles
    Test number
    791740948153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,981 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    803110737156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    220258136135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T497 UYA

Does T497 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T497 UYA expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T497 UYA?
The MOT on T497 UYA expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T497 UYA done?
T497 UYA was recorded at 42,796 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 422 miles a year.
Has T497 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 UYA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T497 UYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T497 UYA find?
T497 UYA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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