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YT62 GCK

2012 Vauxhall Ampera

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,368 mi
Last recorded104,368 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Ampera73,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 GCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAmpera
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 104,368 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 96,823 miles

Front exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front passenger seat. ()

Offside Rear Rear bumper loose but not likely to become detached.

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 96,823 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing to secure boot. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi damaged but not leaking.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front passenger seat. ()

Offside Rear Rear bumper loose but not likely to become detached.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 92,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 86,648 miles

advise floor been painted

Fail 4 Jul 2022 86,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise floor been painted

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,607 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 72,606 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 70,615 miles

front brake check

Fail 7 Aug 2020 70,558 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

front brake check

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,758 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ tyre wearing off on inner edge

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2018 60,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 57,950 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 57,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,168 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,820 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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YT62 GCK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera in Black with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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YT62 GCK is a 2012 Vauxhall Ampera, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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