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VK12 VKN

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,761 mi
Last recorded59,761 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 59,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 55,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 49,636 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 45,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 44,373 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 41,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 39,473 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 37,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 33,896 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 30,584 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 26,870 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 23,074 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 VKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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