BJ12 FFU

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
WHITE
Engine
1362 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 January 2027 (228 days away)
Last recorded mileage
54,417 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 54,417 miles. While it has passed most tests, the pattern of advisories and a DANGEROUS brake failure warrant careful investigation.

A critical mileage anomaly is present: 54,417 miles in March 2015, but only 45,228 miles in March 2016, suggesting possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2015 (54,417 mi) and Mar 2016 (45,228 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased from 54,417 miles (Mar 2015) to 45,228 miles (Mar 2016) — possible odometer tampering.
  • DANGEROUS brake failure recorded on 2019-03-13, indicating a serious safety hazard.
  • Recurring major engine oil leak advisories (2016-03-30) escalated to a MAJOR failure (2023-01-19).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-01-28, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner has addressed issues.
  • Consistent annual mileage (7,404 miles/yr) after the initial anomaly, showing normal usage.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 54,417 mi PASSMar 2016: 45,228 mi PASSMar 2017: 56,362 mi PASSMar 2018: 70,039 mi FAILMar 2018: 70,039 mi PASSMar 2019: 82,913 mi FAILMar 2019: 82,913 mi PASSJan 2020: 93,128 mi PASSJan 2021: 94,730 mi FAILJan 2021: 94,730 mi PASSJan 2022: 96,500 mi PASSJan 2023: 98,508 mi FAILJan 2023: 98,508 mi PASSJan 2024: 100,075 mi PASSJan 2025: 102,077 mi PASSJan 2026: 104,271 mi PASS104k75k45kMar 2015Jan 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 54,417 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 PASS 45,228 mi
ADVISORY items removed from drivers view prior to test
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY nail in o/s/r tyre
Mar 2017 PASS 56,362 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)
Mar 2018 FAIL 70,039 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak
ADVISORY Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Mar 2018 PASS 70,039 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak
Mar 2019 FAIL 82,913 mi
MAJOR Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2019 PASS 82,913 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 93,128 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 94,730 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 94,730 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 96,500 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 98,508 mi
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 98,508 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Jan 2024 PASS 100,075 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2025 PASS 102,077 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 104,271 mi None recorded

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