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X14 SMJ

2012 Vauxhall Antara

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,876 mi
Last recorded119,876 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX14 SMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 119,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2026 119,876 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to the exhaust

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2025 112,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 112,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 106,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 99,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 99,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 96,564 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn extremely low (approx. 90% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 96,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear to be worn extremely low (approx. 90% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 89,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,436 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,135 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 73,038 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,826 miles

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

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,154 miles

Engine has an oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder worn/stepped (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder worn/stepped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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X14 SMJ 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 X14 SMJ, 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 X14 SMJ registered?

X14 SMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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