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VK12 VFJ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Red Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,582 mi
Last recorded106,582 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 106,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter/crankseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 106,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter/crankseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 106,558 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 104,969 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,480 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,834 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,089 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 95,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 94,801 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic enginbe and underfloor covers ftd which obscure items

Pass 16 Jan 2019 90,889 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,573 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 59,861 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2016 42,324 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 20,902 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 VFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Red with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VFJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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