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DU62 SXT

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,680 mi
Last recorded164,680 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 SXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 164,680 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipes/hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 162,263 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated fuel filler pipe/hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 159,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 156,497 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 156,497 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 154,441 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 142,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 132,083 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 119,075 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 103,624 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 89,276 miles

Front brake discs showing slight corrosion on the inner braking surfaces

Fail 23 May 2017 89,274 miles

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

Evidence of slight brake judder on the offside rear, braking surfaces of discs also corroded

Front brake discs showing slight corrosion on the inner braking surfaces

Pass 4 Aug 2016 78,980 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 108,921 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DU62 SXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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DU62 SXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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