2012 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREEN
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 30 March 2027 (288 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,151 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Vauxhall has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,151 miles. While mileage is low, the consistent need for repairs suggests potential underlying issues.
The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,397 miles per year, with a significant spike in usage (11,231 miles) between March 2025 and March 2026.
Things to check
- Recurring major suspension failures (coil springs) in 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025.
- Persistent tyre advisories (7 occurrences) since 2019, indicating chronic wear.
- Brake system advisories (5 occurrences) since 2023, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs.
- Headlamp failures (2 occurrences) in 2018 and 2024, and a MINOR defect in 2026.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, offering immediate peace of mind.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
- All past failures were promptly rectified and passed retests.
- Consistent annual mileage, despite being low, shows regular use.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 18,151 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 22,410 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 28,091 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 33,350 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Both rear tyres slightly perished
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 33,350 mi |
ADVISORY Both rear tyres slightly perished
|
| Mar 2019 | FAIL | 38,805 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside rear suspension bump stop broken up
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 38,805 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 44,786 mi |
ADVISORY both rear tyres badly perished
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 46,573 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive NS driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 50,240 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 54,987 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 58,942 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 58,943 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 65,587 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 65,587 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded at bottom both sides of car (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 76,818 mi |
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak, level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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