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
- 27 April 2027 (317 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 38,453 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 38,453 miles.
The vehicle recorded suspiciously low mileage (547 mi/yr equivalent) from 2015 to 2025, but normal usage resumed from April 2025 onwards.
Things to check
- Suspiciously low mileage recorded before Apr 2025 (547 mi/yr equivalent) — 7-year period of very low usage.
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint excessively worn (Apr 2021) — recurring suspension failure.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit (Apr 2021) — recurring tyre advisories.
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (Apr 2025) — structural corrosion noted.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027 — no immediate retesting required.
- Normal annual mileage since April 2025 (2,106 mi/yr) — recent consistent usage.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects — latest test passed (Apr 2026).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standards for its era.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | FAIL | 38,453 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 38,453 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
|
| Apr 2016 | FAIL | 43,297 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) ADVISORY ADVISE OFFSIDE SUNVISOR CLIP BROKEN
|
| Apr 2016 | PASS | 43,297 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 56,393 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 56,395 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 66,495 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on tread and sidewall would recommend change
|
| Apr 2019 | FAIL | 77,636 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 77,639 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2020 | PASS | 87,621 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2021 | FAIL | 88,376 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 88,376 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 89,585 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 90,363 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY exhaust system corroded
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 91,201 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY exhaust system corroded
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 91,769 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 93,875 mi |
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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About this page
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