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VK12 VJY

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,143 mi
Last recorded136,143 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 136,143 miles

TPMS light on pressures incorrect

Pass 13 Dec 2024 128,295 miles

front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2023 120,211 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 120,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 113,910 miles

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

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 107,920 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 107,918 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 101,250 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 83,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 68,872 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 51,080 miles

under trays fitted obscuring componets

Pass 11 May 2016 36,503 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2015 25,519 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 VJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric 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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VK12 VJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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