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AE12 GPU

2012 Dfsk Loadhopper

White Petrol 1310cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper30,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 GPU
MakeDfsk
ModelLoadhopper
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,310cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 56,315 miles

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

Offside Front inner and outer step sill slightly corroded bur not in a prescribed area

Fail 18 Nov 2024 56,315 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner and outer step sill slightly corroded bur not in a prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2019 56,261 miles

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 28 Feb 2019 56,233 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Slight chip in windscreen

Slight roughness in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,503 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 45,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,818 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Dfsk Loadhopper?

Based on 5,241 MOT tests across 559 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
2,772
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 96
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AE12 GPU is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper in White with a 1,310cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 30,198 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 Dfsk Loadhopper fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 96 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 GPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dfsk Loadhopper typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Dfsk Loadhopper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE12 GPU is a 2012 Dfsk Loadhopper, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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