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LM12 ZLN

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,329 mi
Last recorded152,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 ZLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 152,329 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2025 152,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Jul 2025 152,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 143,562 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 143,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 141,153 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,192 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 122,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,333 miles

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 29 Jul 2020 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 80,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,005 miles

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

Offside Front wing mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 May 2018 68,180 miles

Both rear tyres cracked side walls

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 60,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 47,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,109 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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LM12 ZLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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LM12 ZLN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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