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LC12 TYA

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,444 mi
Last recorded102,444 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 102,444 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,892 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 86,007 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 28 Jul 2022 77,177 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 65,994 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 63,200 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 2 Jul 2019 58,038 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 52,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 40,820 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 40,812 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear tyre tread perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre tread perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,413 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,856 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 30,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LC12 TYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LC12 TYA registered?

LC12 TYA is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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