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VK12 VEP

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,113 mi
Last recorded99,113 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2022 99,113 miles

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

Nearside 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 bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 98,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 97,097 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 79,146 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 63,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,486 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 VEP is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK12 VEP registered?

VK12 VEP is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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