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DV62 FVF

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,423 mi
Last recorded147,423 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 FVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 147,423 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 147,423 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 140,139 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 134,442 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 128,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 123,196 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 123,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 116,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 111,762 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 102,136 miles

Rear brake discs corroded and o/s/r pads lower than n/s/r, binding slightly?

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,956 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 90,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 76,700 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,778 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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DV62 FVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey 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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What year was DV62 FVF registered?

DV62 FVF is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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