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SP62 UZU

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,253 mi
Last recorded121,253 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 UZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 121,253 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 111,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 111,255 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 91,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 71,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 71,163 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,164 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 66,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,897 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 55,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,381 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 37,108 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 31,290 miles

High level brake light inop

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 27,896 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 27,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,215 miles

Oil leak

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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SP62 UZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP62 UZU, 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 SP62 UZU registered?

SP62 UZU is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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