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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 7 May 2027 (327 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 29,942 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 65/100
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 29,942 miles.
The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before April 2023 (4 mi/yr equivalent), followed by a significant 14-year gap in recorded mileage, then consistent annual increases.
Things to check
- Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Apr 2023 (4 mi/yr equivalent).
- Mileage anomaly: Significant 14-year gap in recorded mileage between 2012 registration and first MOT in 2018.
- MOT Failure: Failed on 2017-10-25 for fuel cap/sealing device and tyre condition.
- MOT Failure: Failed on 2020-10-23 for fuel cap/sealing device and tyre condition.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT: Vehicle has a valid MOT until 2027-05-07, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent Recent Passes: The car has passed its last 5 MOT tests since 2023 without major failures.
- No Recurring Major Failures: Despite two initial failures, no major system has failed repeatedly since 2020.
- Euro NCAP Safety: 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) for this model, indicating good structural integrity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/13 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 29,942 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 33,974 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2017 | FAIL | 41,651 mi |
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 41,651 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2018 | PASS | 47,846 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | FAIL | 53,055 mi |
PRS Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 53,055 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 54,649 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear watts link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 54,649 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 54,659 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | PASS | 62,373 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | PASS | 67,664 mi |
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Coolant leak thermostat housing ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 78,543 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ62 KPE, 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.