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SE09 LEF

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,915 mi
Last recorded125,915 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 LEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 125,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 123,125 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 118,879 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 116,000 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 108,471 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 7 Jul 2021 98,929 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 92,051 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 92,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 84,898 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 84,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 75,527 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,056 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

Fail 8 Jul 2017 66,056 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre is bald on the outside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2016 56,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 56,381 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 48,595 miles

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

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2015 48,595 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2014 37,799 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,209 miles

eml on

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,167 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,537 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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SE09 LEF is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SE09 LEF, 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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SE09 LEF is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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