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LC12 GBV

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,792 mi
Last recorded147,792 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 147,792 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 144,592 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 140,993 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,145 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 133,021 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 123,282 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 114,089 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,679 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,648 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 61,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 51,683 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 39,671 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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LC12 GBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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LC12 GBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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