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Vauxhall Frontera

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 3,165 cc

V6 FROMOT history

V6 FRO is a silver petrol Vauxhall Frontera first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 130,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
130,453 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 FRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,165 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 FRO was last recorded at 130,453 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,901 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
4,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,453 miles
  • 2024 – 127,848 miles
  • 2023 – 125,938 miles
  • 2022 – 123,928 miles
  • 2021 – 121,912 miles
  • 2020 – 119,582 miles
  • 2019 – 115,314 miles
  • 2018 – 110,694 miles
  • 2017 – 107,294 miles
  • 2016 – 102,943 miles
  • 2015 – 97,443 miles
  • 2014 – 93,478 miles
  • 2013 – 88,416 miles
  • 2012 – 84,671 miles
  • 2011 – 78,972 miles
  • 2010 – 75,496 miles
  • 2009 – 68,551 miles
  • 2007 – 62,881 miles
  • 2006 – 57,697 miles
  • 2005 – 45,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight brake pull to near side
  • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    239445430383
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight brake pull to near side
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  2. Pass130,453 miles (+552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,453 miles
    Test number
    352450335262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail129,901 miles (+2,053)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,901 miles
    Test number
    815726866724
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  4. Pass127,848 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,848 miles
    Test number
    305431391340
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail127,843 miles (+1,905)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    266347252126
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass125,938 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    740831856804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,938 miles (+2,010)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,938 miles
    Test number
    989524766613
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to test offside rear wheel bearing due to brake bind

  8. Pass123,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,928 miles
    Test number
    359817627495
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  9. Fail123,928 miles (+322)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,928 miles
    Test number
    484462107390
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisorySome play in both front wheel bearings

  10. Fail123,606 miles (+1,694)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,606 miles
    Test number
    243680686593
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass121,912 miles (+2,330)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,912 miles
    Test number
    705674713628
    • AdvisorySome imbalance rear footbrake

  12. Pass119,582 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,582 miles
    Test number
    998746907957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,573 miles (+4,259)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,573 miles
    Test number
    353494807021
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass115,314 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,314 miles
    Test number
    732358884691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail115,312 miles (+4,618)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    442178729336
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad warning wire adrift

  16. Pass110,694 miles (+3,400)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,694 miles
    Test number
    375287523055
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass107,294 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    222265221761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe deteriorating and one mounting bracket broken

  18. Fail107,292 miles (+4,349)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,292 miles
    Test number
    932463619467
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe deteriorating and one mounting bracket broken

  19. Pass102,943 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    826661626078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Fail102,943 miles (+5,500)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    547743947680
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Pass97,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    437890005196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail97,443 miles (+3,965)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    837371995071
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass93,478 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    608669464067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brakes fluctuate slightly
    • NoteSome play in offside front wheel bearing

  24. Fail93,462 miles (+5,046)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,462 miles
    Test number
    826942464092
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brakes fluctuate slightly
    • NoteSome play in both front wheel bearings

  25. Pass88,416 miles (+3,745)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,416 miles
    Test number
    565920873049
    • NoteBoth c,v boots deteriorated,close to splitting
    • NoteSome play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSome play in both steering rack ends
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  26. Pass84,671 miles (+5,699)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,671 miles
    Test number
    698747462058
    • NoteBoth front outer c.v boot deteriorating
    • NoteSome fluctuation rear brakes
    • NoteSome play in both front wheel bearings
    • NoteSome play in steering rack ends
    • NoteVarious metal brake pipes corroded

  27. Pass78,972 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,972 miles
    Test number
    788393071062
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Fail101,315 miles (+25,819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    688023871098
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass75,496 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    622641020027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass68,551 miles (+5,670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,551 miles
    Test number
    421579429029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,881 miles (+5,184)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    170377647338
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash is on
    • NoteGear box oil leak

  32. Pass57,697 miles (+11,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,697 miles
    Test number
    761229456226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres 1.6mm on outer edge

  33. Pass45,904 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    45,904 miles
    Test number
    554760465206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteLower engine cover fitted

Questions about V6 FRO

Does V6 FRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 FRO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 FRO?
The MOT on V6 FRO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 FRO done?
V6 FRO was recorded at 130,453 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 4,251 miles a year.
Has V6 FRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 FRO has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V6 FRO 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 V6 FRO find?
V6 FRO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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