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SP09 FHE

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,444 mi
Last recorded112,444 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 FHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 112,444 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed substantial exhaust leaks/MIL illuminated (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF pressure sensor pipes leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake cable insecure parking brake cable fouling exhaust/melting (1.1.15 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak at steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2023 110,385 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 103,411 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2022 103,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2021 96,394 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 94,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 84,889 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 77,758 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 77,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 71,502 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 71,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 62,898 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 62,742 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced rear bush (2.4.F.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper torn slight

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack misted in oil @ gaitors n/s & o/s

Pass 1 May 2015 55,229 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 55,149 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 42,934 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 31,358 miles

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)

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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SP09 FHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SP09 FHE, 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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SP09 FHE is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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