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SB63 UZJ

2014 Vauxhall Ampera

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,861 mi
Last recorded174,861 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Ampera62,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB63 UZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,861 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

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

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

general surface level corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2025 161,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 161,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 155,320 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 147,252 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2022 147,241 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 136,700 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 136,700 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 124,356 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 103,278 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,414 miles

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

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

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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SB63 UZJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Ampera in Blue with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Ampera models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 62,565 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 12 years old, this Vauxhall Ampera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB63 UZJ is a 2014 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 29 January 2014.

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