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VX12 AKN

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,804 mi
Last recorded170,804 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 170,804 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 158,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 148,020 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,204 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear chassis has corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2020 84,188 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,983 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 51,760 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,551 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,662 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 15,963 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 15,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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VX12 AKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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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VX12 AKN is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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