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SE09 MLJ

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE09 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 118,005 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 118,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,430 miles

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,985 miles

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

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Fail 4 Jul 2022 112,965 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

sideskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sill

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 112,302 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 111,457 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,961 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 110,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 110,671 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 110,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 109,677 miles

advise small chip on windscreen

Fail 12 Jul 2017 109,676 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise small chip on windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,464 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,450 miles

bonnet catch requires attention

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint castellated nuts have no locking pin fitted

smoke meter test not recording any readings

Fail 21 Oct 2015 72,449 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

bonnet catch requires attention

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint castellated nuts have no locking pin fitted

smoke meter test not recording any readings

Pass 24 Oct 2014 44,194 miles

BONNET CATCH REQUIRES ATTENTION (TOOK SEVERAL TIMES TO LOCK)

BOTH REAR TYRES LOW ON OUTER EDGES

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW AND PERISHED

Pass 19 Aug 2013 20,411 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2012 16,738 miles

steering rack has misting of oil

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 MLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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