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FT09 LAO

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,753 mi
Last recorded89,753 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 89,753 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 64,325 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 60,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 60,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 54,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 46,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 45,969 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2019 41,143 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 41,143 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,861 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,659 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 31,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 25,364 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 235/55/18

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 25,364 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge 235/55/18

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,312 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 18,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 6,969 miles

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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FT09 LAO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Grey 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 FT09 LAO, 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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What year was FT09 LAO registered?

FT09 LAO is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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