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BU12 YJO

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Other 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,241 mi
Last recorded79,241 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,241 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 75,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,483 miles

advise surface cracks in nsf tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2023 66,504 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 59,431 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 57,882 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 54,836 miles

advise rear brake discs rusty advise replacement

Pass 4 May 2018 51,759 miles

advise o s f tyre has surface cracks

advise rear discs rusty

Fail 3 May 2018 51,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perrished (4.1.D.1b)

advise o s f tyre has surface cracks

advise rear discs rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 48,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,166 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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BU12 YJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc other 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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What year was BU12 YJO registered?

BU12 YJO is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is BU12 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 YJO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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