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HD12 FMU

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,551 mi
Last recorded154,551 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 154,551 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 149,307 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 149,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2024 132,762 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,986 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,969 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 110,964 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 96,296 miles

Nearside Front dent on wheel rim

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 66,991 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 56,595 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 44,288 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads test as presented

rear inner brake discs corroded

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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HD12 FMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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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HD12 FMU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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