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
- RED
- Engine
- 998 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 29 October 2026 (137 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 23,802 mi
AI verdict AVOID 40/100
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 69% pass rate and 23,802 miles. While mileage is low, the pattern of neglect and reactive repairs makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage averaging 6,163 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Dangerous Tyre Defects: Oct 2018 advisory escalated to DANGEROUS failure in Oct 2023.
- Dangerous Brake Defects: Oct 2018 advisory escalated to DANGEROUS failure in Oct 2019.
- Recurring Major Exhaust Leak: Oct 2022 advisory escalated to MAJOR failure in Oct 2023.
- Recurring Major Windscreen Damage: Oct 2017 advisory escalated to MAJOR failure in Oct 2017.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Consistent Low Mileage: Average 6,163 miles/year indicates light, non-abusive use.
- Valid MOT Until 2026-10-29: Current MOT is long, providing immediate peace of mind.
- No Odometer Fraud: Mileage trajectory is consistent, showing no suspicious drops or spikes.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | PASS | 23,802 mi |
ADVISORY undercovers and engine covers fitted
|
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 27,175 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 38,996 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 38,996 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
|
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 52,242 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads v low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen holder ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area, 2012 dot codes on rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 56,273 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 56,273 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 60,303 mi |
ADVISORY Chip in windscreen ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 65,037 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 71,719 mi |
MINOR Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front suspension strut top mount has slight play ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has external damaged to the casing dust cover ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen washer jet slightly misaligned
|
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 74,928 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY water pump pipe has been leaking coolant DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure where unsafe repair has been carried out !! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 74,932 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2024 | FAIL | 79,312 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| Oct 2024 | PASS | 79,312 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | FAIL | 85,143 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Offside daytime running lamp not working
|
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 85,143 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 XSK, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.