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MJ12 KKD

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,509 mi
Last recorded158,509 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 KKD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 158,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

advise all rear suspension components and arms corrosion

advise exhaust system front to rear flanges heavy corrosion

advise nearside rear and offside rear main spring hanger arms heavy surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 156,471 miles

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust section is corroded.

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe,arms,links,members etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 156,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Exhaust section is corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe,arms,links,members etc. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 153,805 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2023 150,603 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 150,603 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 147,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 145,300 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 18 Mar 2020 139,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 139,776 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 133,908 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,778 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 128,072 miles

Engine management light

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 128,072 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre edge wearing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 110,347 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre edge wearing

Registration plate lamp not working offside and nearside (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 79,316 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 79,316 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 49,959 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 49,959 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MJ12 KKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MJ12 KKD, 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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MJ12 KKD is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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