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SY09 XCB

2009 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,189 mi
Last recorded130,189 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Antara68,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 XCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 130,189 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 113,185 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Fail 5 Dec 2022 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexy deteriorated

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

propshaft center bearing rubber worn

Fail 3 Dec 2022 113,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill within prescribed area of a suspension control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner sill within prescribed area of a suspension control arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Inlet pipe to backbox corroded/ small holes. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 103,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 103,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 99,832 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 99,832 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,412 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded + worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low on material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,410 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f pipe corroded + both front to rear pipes corroded (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs corroded + worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all pads low on material (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 87,332 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 87,314 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,920 miles

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

Rear Diff Oil Leak

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2017 79,744 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure loose at lower attachment (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Rear Oil leak diff ()

Pass 2 May 2016 60,348 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil at gearbox area

oil leak at rear diff area

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,177 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil at gearbox area

oil leak at rear diff area

Pass 23 Apr 2015 42,550 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 42,550 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,357 miles

play o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,157 miles

front brake discs some corrosion/scoring

front brakes slight binding

front wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight dampness auto gearbox

slight play o/s stabilizer link

Pass 7 May 2012 22,036 miles

hand brake req adjustment

slight corrosion all discs

slight dampness at auto gearbox

slight engine oil leak

wiper parking fault

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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SY09 XCB is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SY09 XCB, 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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SY09 XCB is a 2009 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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