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VK12 VDT

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,100 mi
Last recorded150,100 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 150,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 150,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 150,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside rear effort is 30% behind offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy approaching limit (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 139,619 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 126,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,444 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 116,444 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))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,719 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 81,524 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 66,907 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,263 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,258 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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VK12 VDT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,398cc electric 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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VK12 VDT is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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