VAUXHALL FRONTERA MOT pass rate
69.7% of 1,504 VAUXHALL FRONTERA MOT tests pass.
At 69.7%, The FRONTERA passes slightly less often than the average across all VAUXHALL models (73.5%).
The VAUXHALL FRONTERA passes 69.7% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 69.7% | 1,504 | 104,481 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VAUXHALL FRONTERA
The most common reason the VAUXHALL FRONTERA fails its MOT is body, chassis, structure — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure | 58.8% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 55.1% | Excessively corroded |
| Suspension | 44.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 43.0% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.0% | Unable to be completed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 20.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 18.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 5.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 4.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | Missing |
Related VAUXHALL models
- VAUXHALL CORSA — 73.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ASTRA — 73.2% pass rate
- VAUXHALL MOKKA — 78.1% pass rate
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA — 75.4% pass rate
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA — 69.3% pass rate
- VAUXHALL VIVARO — 64.8% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VAUXHALL FRONTERA?
- 69.7% of VAUXHALL FRONTERA MOT tests pass, based on 1,504 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VAUXHALL FRONTERA?
- The most common reason the VAUXHALL FRONTERA fails its MOT is body, chassis, structure — present in 58.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
- Does this show the VAUXHALL FRONTERA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VAUXHALL service history guide for how to check and keep one.