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FT12 SZD

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 SZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 105,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

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

Fail 22 May 2025 105,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drivers seat slightly loose

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 105,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear unable to check both rear seat belts due to cars seats fitted

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 95,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 95,480 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2x lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts to cords on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside front side light not working

Nearside Rear nearside rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 81,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front nearside front side light not working

Nearside Rear nearside rear number plate light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 69,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 68,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 65,190 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 59,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 50,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 39,449 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,858 miles

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

Reverse light inop

Wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 27,509 miles

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,403 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 20,403 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FT12 SZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 61,996 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 FT12 SZD, 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 14 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FT12 SZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 2 July 2012.

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