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SP12 SZE

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,138 mi
Last recorded130,138 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 SZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,138 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front wipers worn

n/s/r and n/s/f brake backing plates - corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs - corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn/perished

oil leak on underside

Fail 4 Dec 2023 130,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front brake discs worn and corroded o/s/f slight bind

front wipers worn

n/s/r and n/s/f brake backing plates - corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r coil springs - corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r lower suspension arms - bushes worn/perished

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes worn/perished

oil leak on underside

Pass 25 Nov 2022 126,986 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 126,983 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 122,802 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 122,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,908 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 108,517 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 79,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 48,619 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 40,809 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 33,263 miles

Engine management warning light on dash.

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

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

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

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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SP12 SZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP12 SZE, 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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What year was SP12 SZE registered?

SP12 SZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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