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VN62 UMX

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,891 mi
Last recorded148,891 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 UMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 148,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 135,984 miles

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

foot brake slight excessive travel

Fail 16 Jan 2025 135,983 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))

foot brake slight excessive travel

Pass 11 Jan 2024 125,045 miles

Front slight brake pedal travel

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear mount split ()

Fail 11 Jan 2024 125,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front slight brake pedal travel

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear mount split ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 111,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 97,049 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 97,042 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot signs of grease leakage

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in tread area no cords seen at test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 60,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 45,579 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,039 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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VN62 UMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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VN62 UMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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