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VK12 JEM

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 JEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 100,914 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 78,111 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 78,106 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 74,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,892 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 27 Jan 2022 51,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,797 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Fail 14 Jan 2021 48,795 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,707 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 42,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 38,505 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 34,055 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 27,531 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 20,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VK12 JEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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VK12 JEM is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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