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MA62 UWJ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,435 mi
Last recorded119,435 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 UWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 119,435 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 108,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and small cut (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and small cut (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust deteriorated [flex pipe]

Pass 7 Mar 2024 100,870 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,307 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front daytime running lights not working

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 79,516 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,516 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,990 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,627 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 14 Oct 2019 58,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 49,593 miles

Front wiper blades smear

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))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,878 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

emissions test not done due to not being able to start engine from electric motor

Pass 27 Oct 2016 35,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Oct 2016 35,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Oct 2015 27,758 miles

engine covers fitted

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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MA62 UWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Blue with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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MA62 UWJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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