BF12 EOJ

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
SILVER
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 March 2027 (268 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,538 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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 22,538 miles. The very low mileage for its age, coupled with a significant mileage anomaly, raises serious questions about its true condition and usage.

The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 2,830 miles/year, with a critical anomaly: only 264 miles were recorded between registration in Jan 2012 and the first MOT in Mar 2019, suggesting potential odometer fraud.

Things to check

  • Recurring major failures in lights (Mar 2019) and suspension (Mar 2021, Feb 2025) indicate structural neglect.
  • Brake disc advisories are RECURRING across 5 separate tests (Mar 2021, Feb 2023, Feb 2025, Feb 2026), a clear pattern of wear.
  • Tyre advisories are RECURRING across 2 separate tests (Mar 2019, Feb 2025), suggesting chronic under-investment in consumables.
  • Very low mileage (22,538 mi over 14 years) combined with a 264-mile anomaly (Mar 2019) is a major red flag for odometer integrity.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No DANGEROUS defects are currently outstanding, as all past failures were immediately rectified.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, if low, mileage history since the first MOT in 2019.
  • Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe and well-designed vehicle.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 22,538 mi PASSFeb 2016: 23,668 mi PASSFeb 2017: 24,597 mi PASSMar 2018: 25,794 mi PASSMar 2019: 26,755 mi FAILMar 2019: 26,755 mi PASSMar 2020: 28,116 mi PASSMar 2021: 28,380 mi FAILMar 2021: 28,380 mi PASSMar 2022: 30,002 mi PASSFeb 2023: 32,883 mi PASSMar 2024: 35,353 mi PASSFeb 2025: 37,837 mi FAILFeb 2025: 37,838 mi PASSFeb 2026: 40,072 mi FAILFeb 2026: 40,072 mi PASS40k31k23kMar 2015Feb 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 22,538 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 PASS 23,668 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 24,597 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 25,794 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 26,755 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
ADVISORY bodywork damage nearside front
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 26,755 mi
ADVISORY bodywork damage nearside front
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 28,116 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mar 2021 FAIL 28,380 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front door latch slightly insecure
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 28,380 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2022 PASS 30,002 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2023 PASS 32,883 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Mar 2024 PASS 35,353 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Feb 2025 FAIL 37,837 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 PASS 37,838 mi
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded & pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2026 FAIL 40,072 mi
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2026 PASS 40,072 mi None recorded

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