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YP12 TYY

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,033 mi
Last recorded159,033 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 TYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 159,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 152,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 141,806 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 141,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,175 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 117,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 98,854 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 98,565 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 78,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,575 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 56,675 miles

nail in nearside front tyre . worn on edges

Pass 23 May 2017 44,949 miles

nail in offside rear tyre outer tread

Fail 23 May 2017 44,949 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed no tread outer edge. cuts in tread (4.1.D.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre outer tread

Pass 18 May 2016 33,012 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 May 2016 33,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,644 miles

front tyres worn on edges,tyre pressures? wheel alignment?

nearside front a.b.s. wire loose

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cuts

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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YP12 TYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Blue with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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YP12 TYY is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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