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VK12 VMJ

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Electric 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,087 mi
Last recorded87,087 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 VMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 87,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,775 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 84,775 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 79,347 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 71,981 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 63,570 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 60,785 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 54,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 45,306 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 38,302 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 29,241 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 22,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VMJ registered?

VK12 VMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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