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BK12 UES

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,099 mi
Last recorded139,099 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 UES
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,099 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 139,097 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,099 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 129,045 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 116,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,699 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inners (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 89,319 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2020 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2019 74,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,856 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 68,855 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,266 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 39,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,706 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,706 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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BK12 UES is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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BK12 UES is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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