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SW62 OMK

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,540 mi
Last recorded163,540 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW62 OMK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 163,540 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 155,548 miles

Engine steady bar to subframe rubber mounting bush worn & perished

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Mirror led side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 150,386 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 141,679 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 125,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 117,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 111,233 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 111,233 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,368 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 100,691 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe coming adrift

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,585 miles

engine management warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,575 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine management warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,142 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,940 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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SW62 OMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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SW62 OMK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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