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VK12 VJN

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,268 mi
Last recorded116,268 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 116,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 109,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 100,981 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play offside fronttop strut mount

Fail 27 Jun 2023 100,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play offside fronttop strut mount

Pass 16 Jul 2022 94,972 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,551 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 89,551 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 84,687 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 79,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,687 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn and perished on outer edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,232 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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VK12 VJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc electric 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 VJN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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