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VK12 VMT

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Silver Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,099 mi
Last recorded135,099 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VMT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 135,099 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 127,637 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 122,191 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 122,190 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 117,329 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 111,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 103,496 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2021 103,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2020 95,310 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 93,510 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 May 2019 83,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,506 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 71,361 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2018 71,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 56,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,608 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 23,120 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 VMT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Silver with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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