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LX09 SSU

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,631 mi
Last recorded137,631 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 SSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 137,631 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 134,765 miles

Front 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 132,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,440 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 114,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,389 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,389 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 102,138 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 102,130 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 81,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 69,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,824 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 41,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,202 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LX09 SSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX09 SSU, 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 LX09 SSU registered?

LX09 SSU is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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