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SY59 CEN

2009 Opel Antara

Blue Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,292 mi
Last recorded81,292 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Opel Antara70,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 CEN
MakeOpel
ModelAntara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 81,292 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel poor

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and rear arms badly deteriorating keep under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 81,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Handbrake travel poor

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and rear arms badly deteriorating keep under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 78,193 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 75,851 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken off also front flexi joint deteriorating

Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge keep under observation (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust bracket broken off also front flexi joint deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2019 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad been overheated keep under observation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 70,624 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 58,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear washers not working

Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,683 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 46,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 24,572 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Antara?

Based on 1,142 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,149
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
position lamp(s) not working 21
Registration plate lamp not working 17
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SY59 CEN is a 2009 Opel Antara in Blue with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Opel Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 70,654 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 Opel Antara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY59 CEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Antara typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Opel Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SY59 CEN is a 2009 Opel Antara, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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