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DK09 KMU

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,276 mi
Last recorded137,276 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 137,276 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 137,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 137,203 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (4.1.4 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

can't check sills fully kit fitted

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

tow bar heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 131,552 miles

Steering knock but no play found in any components.

Fail 25 Sep 2023 131,552 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering knock but no play found in any components.

Pass 6 Sep 2022 121,386 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

noise on steering (no play) behind steering wheel and in rack

Pass 19 Aug 2021 108,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 108,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,809 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 96,808 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,512 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2018 68,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 55,659 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 48,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre perished in tread

o/s/r tyre perished in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 32,387 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,423 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres slightly perished 235/55/18

emissions too clean for test

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,134 miles

both front tyre inner edges excessively worn

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Antara?

Based on 362,535 MOT tests across 26,838 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,611
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
26,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 3,890
Registration plate lamp not working 3,438
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,940
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DK09 KMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Antara fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 3,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK09 KMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DK09 KMU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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