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LO62 AEU

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO62 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,456 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 149,827 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 142,700 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 131,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,450 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating x2 (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 111,479 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 111,479 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 86,124 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 86,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 63,029 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 63,028 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,589 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,453 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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LO62 AEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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LO62 AEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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