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VK12 VML

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Blue Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,928 mi
Last recorded108,928 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VML
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 108,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 107,763 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 105,759 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 103,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 96,986 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,562 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 79,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumps in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumps in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumps in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lumps in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,668 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 54,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 36,303 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,595 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 VML is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Blue 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 VML is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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