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SY12 WTK

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 WTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 114,434 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (215/55R17) tyre also devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (215/55R17) tyre also devoid of tread on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 111,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,589 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 106,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 99,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 94,148 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount has slight play.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 89,684 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wiper's smearing wind-screen but still clear view.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 86,412 miles

Brake fluid level halfway between minimum and maximum marks.

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wheel speed sensor wire insecure. (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 79,923 miles

brake fluid level between min /max

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Nov 2018 79,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake fluid level between min /max

corrosion to rear brake discs

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,318 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake fluid level between min/max

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

front tyres wearing on inner edges

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,444 miles

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 21 Nov 2015 45,046 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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SY12 WTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in White with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) 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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SY12 WTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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