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VK12 VKL

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,147 mi
Last recorded149,147 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 149,147 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 148,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,029 miles

Front discs pitted

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 143,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 140,310 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,942 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 125,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 113,907 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 113,907 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 102,297 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 87,841 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 68,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 50,427 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 36,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 36,844 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 29,421 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 VKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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