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SJ12 HCH

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,382 mi
Last recorded114,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 HCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 114,382 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler and vent

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal rubber small split

Pass 25 Jun 2025 99,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 85,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 85,629 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 76,589 miles

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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SJ12 HCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Silver with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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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SJ12 HCH is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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