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BG62 BZD

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,357 mi
Last recorded98,357 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 BZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 98,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 97,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 95,460 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 87,517 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,517 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush has lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 83,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively worn inner edge also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively worn inner edge also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 50% of LED's working. Lamp has moisture inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2022 83,944 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face near side rust only. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively worn inner edge also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre excessively worn inner edge also cracked between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning only 50% of LED's working. Lamp has moisture inside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 79,921 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,501 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,188 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 45,943 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 31,141 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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BG62 BZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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BG62 BZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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