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SO12 KWT

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,152 mi
Last recorded120,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 120,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front clutch padel rubber missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 116,284 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front clutch padel rubber missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 105,149 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 16 Oct 2024 105,141 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front 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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 79,888 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,897 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 67,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 61,330 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,320 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 39,687 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 31,835 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 26,957 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 22,165 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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SO12 KWT is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SO12 KWT, 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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SO12 KWT is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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