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KS12 HYZ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,966 mi
Last recorded111,966 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 HYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 111,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective product on the lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 105,639 miles

both rear tyre treads starting to split

slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 29 Jul 2023 99,991 miles

Both front tyres void of tread on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 95,191 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak on offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,342 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 92,324 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 91,934 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 91,754 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs rusty on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 81,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing in tread

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 78,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 63,664 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN LOW INNER EDGE

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osr tyre cracked and perished

osr tyre worn on shoulders

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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KS12 HYZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric 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 KS12 HYZ registered?

KS12 HYZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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