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MT12 DTV

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,474 mi
Last recorded39,474 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 DTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 39,474 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked on shoulders

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 37,652 miles

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))

surface corrosion underbody components

Pass 8 May 2024 36,085 miles

surface corrosion underbody components

Pass 20 Jul 2021 35,938 miles

Floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Offside Front Outer jet inoperative

Fail 16 Jul 2021 35,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking badly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking badly exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Offside Front Outer jet inoperative

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 35,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,157 miles

Floor covers fitted under the vehicle

upper & lower engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2018 35,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 33,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner part of the tread worn low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dics corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear cuts in side wall, not deep enough to reach the cords

Upper & lower engine covers fitted, also covers fitted to the floor underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,820 miles

Both front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Upper engine covers fitted & covers fitted under vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' screen chipped (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 22,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 22,305 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MT12 DTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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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MT12 DTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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