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B10 EML

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,396 mi
Last recorded136,396 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 EML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,396 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

TPMS light on

covers and shields fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2025 136,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

TPMS light on

covers and shields fitted

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 128,123 miles

both outer cv boots leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2024 128,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both outer cv boots leaking

Pass 24 Nov 2023 120,643 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 103,333 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 103,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 75,690 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 72,398 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 60,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 52,236 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,403 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 29,349 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 19,466 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Ampera?

Based on 14,866 MOT tests across 1,293 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
1,293
On UK Roads
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B10 EML is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 73,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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B10 EML is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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