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LC12 GEJ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 GEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front discs corroded

a coolant tank empty

chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Mar 2026 133,856 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front discs corroded

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

a coolant tank empty

chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2025 115,003 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 115,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 92,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 64,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 46,821 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 36,992 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 36,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 35,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 32,274 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 32,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 28,377 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,066 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 20,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 20,954 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 15,893 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 GEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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LC12 GEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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