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VX12 AKO

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Grey Electric 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,397 mi
Last recorded68,397 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX12 AKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 64,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,727 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 56,727 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 50,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 50,444 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 48,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,987 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2018 39,955 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 37,029 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,298 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 29,408 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 22,907 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 22,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,923 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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VX12 AKO is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Grey with a 1,400cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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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VX12 AKO is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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