BG12 ETJ

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
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
27 April 2027 (317 days away)
Last recorded mileage
11,231 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 11,231 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the repeated dangerous defects and recurring advisories point to potential underlying issues.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,271 miles/year, with a notable drop from 10,170 miles/year (2022) to 3,222 miles/year (2025), suggesting a change in usage or potential issues with odometer readings.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Apr 2025): Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • Two DANGEROUS brake failures (Jun 2020, Jun 2021) and a fractured coil spring (Jun 2021) indicate structural neglect.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (Jun 2021, Apr 2026) and emissions (Jun 2020, Jun 2021) suggest ongoing wear and tear.
  • A significant drop in annual mileage from 10,170 miles/year (2022) to 3,222 miles/year (2025) is a red flag for potential odometer fraud or unusual usage.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-04-27, indicating it is currently roadworthy.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud; mileage trajectory is consistent with low annual usage.
  • All past failures and advisories have been addressed and rectified, showing responsive ownership.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.

Mileage history

Apr 2015: 11,231 mi PASSMar 2016: 19,760 mi PASSApr 2017: 27,164 mi PASSMar 2018: 35,127 mi PASSApr 2019: 46,735 mi FAILApr 2019: 46,735 mi PASSJun 2020: 54,290 mi FAILJun 2020: 54,290 mi PASSJun 2021: 58,979 mi FAILJun 2021: 59,056 mi PASSJun 2022: 69,226 mi PASSMay 2023: 75,330 mi PASSApr 2024: 79,854 mi PASSApr 2025: 83,076 mi FAILApr 2025: 83,079 mi FAILApr 2025: 83,079 mi PASSApr 2026: 89,830 mi PASS90k51k11kApr 2015Apr 2026

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2015 PASS 11,231 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2016 PASS 19,760 mi None recorded
Apr 2017 PASS 27,164 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Mar 2018 PASS 35,127 mi
ADVISORY eye level brake lamp inop
Apr 2019 FAIL 46,735 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Apr 2019 PASS 46,735 mi
ADVISORY Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jun 2020 FAIL 54,290 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 54,290 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2021 FAIL 58,979 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 v (perishing tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17v (perishing tread area ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17v perishing tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front day time light inop
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2021 PASS 59,056 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17 v (perishing tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17v (perishing tread area ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/50/17v perishing tread area) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front day time light inop
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Jun 2022 PASS 69,226 mi None recorded
May 2023 PASS 75,330 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 79,854 mi None recorded
Apr 2025 FAIL 83,076 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 FAIL 83,079 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 83,079 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 89,830 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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