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N222 SMW

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,229 mi
Last recorded80,229 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN222 SMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 80,229 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 80,187 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 75,338 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 71,731 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slight pitted inner edges

under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2023 71,644 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake discs slight pitted inner edges

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2022 68,707 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF/NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 66,212 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,549 miles

Front both front tyres worn on the edges.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 60,763 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,358 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 49,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 41,897 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 31,408 miles

presented as electric engine emissions not tested

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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N222 SMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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N222 SMW is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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