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BG12 LUP

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,218 mi
Last recorded111,218 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,218 miles

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

Front both front shock corroded

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

Rear both rear shock corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 104,760 miles

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

Front shock absorbers corroded, both sides

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot light seepage of grease, not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jul 2023 102,299 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system Hose to calliper connection leaking (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,305 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Slight seepage from constant velocity gaiter

Fail 5 Aug 2021 86,001 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Slight seepage from constant velocity gaiter

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 79,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer slight seepage from Constant velocity gaiter

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 75,627 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 71,635 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 66,580 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 66,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,487 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 47,411 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BG12 LUP is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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BG12 LUP is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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