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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1229 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 November 2026 (161 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 24,263 mi
AI verdict BUY 72/100
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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 24,263 miles. It presents as a well-maintained vehicle with no recurring major issues.
Mileage is consistent, averaging 9,798 miles/year, with a notable drop in usage from 2020 to 2021, but no suspicious anomalies.
Things to check
- One major failure for Nearside Rear Shock absorber leak on 2016-05-09, though immediately rectified.
- Low annual mileage (24,263 mi over 14 years) may indicate periods of inactivity or short journeys.
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT history with only one minor failure and no recurring issues.
- Consistent and normal mileage trajectory, averaging 9,798 miles/year.
- Recent MOT pass on 2025-11-22, valid until 2026-11-22, offering peace of mind.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating good roadworthiness.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 24,263 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | FAIL | 36,515 mi |
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 36,515 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 51,242 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 51,242 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder on windscreen
|
| May 2018 | FAIL | 66,618 mi |
FAIL Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2018 | PASS | 66,618 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 83,943 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 101,574 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 105,696 mi |
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2022 | PASS | 111,586 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2023 | FAIL | 119,354 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 119,354 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 128,381 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 136,160 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ12 YKN, 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.