CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK08 KPY

2008 Vauxhall Antara

Black Diesel 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,831 mi
Last recorded107,831 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Antara71,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 KPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAntara
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 107,831 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,373 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,373 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2022 97,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 97,695 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 92,759 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Fail 6 Dec 2021 92,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,414 miles

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight wear in o/s steering joint

Fail 14 Dec 2020 88,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe deteriorating

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight wear in o/s steering joint

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,027 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine warning lighty on dash

exhaust system corroded but not yet blowing

slight power steering leak

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear drop link bushes worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine warning lighty on dash

exhaust system corroded but not yet blowing

slight power steering leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 75,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 68,523 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Jun 2017 68,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2016 60,585 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 60,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,069 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,076 miles

all four tyres perishing / both rear anti roll bar drop links bushs deteriorated / nsr tyre worn on inner edge / osr tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 38,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 38,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back exhaust box slightly coroded at brackets to rubbers

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2012 32,063 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 24,009 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
Full Vauxhall Antara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK08 KPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Antara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 71,754 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 YK08 KPY, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Antara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YK08 KPY?

You can check the full history of YK08 KPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK08 KPY registered?

YK08 KPY is a 2008 Vauxhall Antara, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YK08 KPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 KPY shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK08 KPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK08 KPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.