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VK12 VMW

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,942 mi
Last recorded79,942 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 79,942 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 79,939 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 78,223 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 72,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 62,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,190 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,748 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 May 2018 39,711 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 30,516 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,900 miles

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

both rear and nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 18,038 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 VMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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