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SW12 GGK

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,512 mi
Last recorded142,512 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 142,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 133,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 124,398 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 124,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,862 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 111,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 94,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 59,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 48,686 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,845 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,827 miles

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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SW12 GGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in Grey with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW12 GGK, 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 SW12 GGK registered?

SW12 GGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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