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LB12 GLZ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Silver Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,822 mi
Last recorded94,822 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 GLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 94,822 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,824 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2023 84,778 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,312 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 74,145 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 74,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,368 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 71,165 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 60,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 51,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 40,777 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 13 Apr 2017 40,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very outer edge deep cut (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed very outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,466 miles

deep cut in outer part of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

deep cut in outer part of n/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre wearing on both edges and tyre oiut of shape slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,684 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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LB12 GLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Silver 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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What year was LB12 GLZ registered?

LB12 GLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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