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BG12 XAR

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

134,026 mi
Last recorded134,026 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 XAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 134,026 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight play in both upper suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,992 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play in both upper suspension top mounts

Pass 6 Jul 2023 105,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and out of shape on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 82,419 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,047 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 69,047 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 67,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 58,933 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 52,159 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 44,282 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,913 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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BG12 XAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Silver with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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