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W25 MGS

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,242 mi
Last recorded112,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW25 MGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 112,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 112,241 miles

Nearside Front 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 @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 99,841 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 99,841 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 88,266 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering joints

undercar fitted with covers

Pass 1 Oct 2022 77,757 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

Pass 16 Oct 2021 69,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 59,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 50,788 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 50,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,233 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))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 32,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 32,049 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 19,633 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 13,701 miles

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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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W25 MGS is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was W25 MGS registered?

W25 MGS is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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