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SM12 BZE

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,421 mi
Last recorded47,421 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 47,421 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,461 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 43,363 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,505 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 26,352 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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SM12 BZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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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What year was SM12 BZE registered?

SM12 BZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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