BD62 EXH

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
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 July 2026 (37 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,020 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 44/100

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 13 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 21,020 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's history suggests a need for thorough pre-purchase inspection.

Mileage is significantly low, averaging only 4,981 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 339 miles/year recorded before July 2017.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures: Emissions (Jul 2024, Jul 2025), Brakes (Jul 2022, Jul 2024), Tyres (Jul 2020, Jul 2025).
  • Recurring advisories: Engine Oil (Jul 2024, Jul 2025), Exhaust (Jul 2024, Jul 2025), Suspension (Jul 2022, Jul 2025).
  • Suspiciously low mileage: 339 miles/year before Jul 2017, well below UK average.
  • Multiple suspension advisories: 4 advisories across 10 tests, indicating ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-07-21, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No mileage anomalies since Jul 2017, showing consistent, albeit low, usage.
  • All major failures were promptly rectified and passed retests, demonstrating owner responsiveness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 21,020 mi FAILNov 2015: 21,020 mi PASSJul 2017: 21,583 mi PASSJul 2018: 27,261 mi PASSJul 2019: 35,630 mi PASSJul 2020: 43,738 mi PASSJul 2021: 48,947 mi PASSJul 2022: 53,743 mi PASSJul 2023: 58,293 mi PASSJul 2024: 62,654 mi FAILJul 2024: 62,654 mi PASSJul 2025: 67,520 mi FAILJul 2025: 67,551 mi PASS68k44k21kNov 2015Jul 2025

MOT test history — 10/13 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 FAIL 21,020 mi
FAIL Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
Nov 2015 PASS 21,020 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear lamp unit slightly damaged
Jul 2017 PASS 21,583 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake discs are corroded (3.7.B.3)
Jul 2018 PASS 27,261 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jul 2019 PASS 35,630 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 PASS 43,738 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2021 PASS 48,947 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 53,743 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Parking brake has little reserve travel
Jul 2023 PASS 58,293 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Jul 2024 FAIL 62,654 mi
MAJOR Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2024 PASS 62,654 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 67,520 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215 45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flexi joint Corroded and broken. (8.2.2.1 (b))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Jul 2025 PASS 67,551 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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