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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 20 September 2026 (98 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 14,341 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 60/100
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 14,341 miles. However, a pattern of recurring suspension and tyre issues, including a dangerous brake failure, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,178 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, though annual usage has significantly decreased since 2022.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure recorded on 2025-09-10, indicating a critical safety defect.
- Recurring suspension issues: Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2017-08-29 FAIL) and corroded strut advisories (2024-09-10).
- Recurring tyre issues: Offside Rear Tyre fouling (2023-10-03 FAIL) and Nearside Headlamp aim (2025-09-10 FAIL).
- Major failure for Rear Brakes imbalanced (2023-10-03 FAIL) and Nearside Headlamp aim (2025-09-10 FAIL).
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 14,341 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 18,185 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 22,279 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test ADVISORY Engine covers & under trays fitted
|
| Aug 2017 | FAIL | 27,290 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 27,290 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | FAIL | 31,618 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 31,618 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 40,084 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 54,930 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))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 63,853 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 63,856 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 66,944 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2023 | FAIL | 74,130 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f)) MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 74,137 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 79,993 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 84,787 mi |
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 84,787 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 JXW, 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.