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XK61 LYS

2012 Vauxhall Antara

White Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,353 mi
Last recorded129,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Antara61,996 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXK61 LYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 129,353 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 129,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2025 129,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 123,675 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 123,672 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 119,186 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 106,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 97,544 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 97,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 89,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 89,360 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 81,915 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 81,910 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 78,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,172 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 67,824 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam bulb fitment (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 57,305 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 54,612 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 51,144 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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XK61 LYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara in White with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XK61 LYS, 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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XK61 LYS is a 2012 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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