BK12 NKL

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
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 May 2027 (345 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,178 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 43/100

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 34,178 miles. However, a pattern of recurring suspension and brake issues, combined with a history of dangerous tyre defects, raises significant concerns about its long-term reliability and maintenance.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 6,423 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine mileage.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defects recorded in 2015 and 2016 MOTs, indicating a history of critical safety failures.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (ball joint, shock absorber) escalated to major failures in 2026, suggesting ongoing wear.
  • Brake system advisories (pads, discs) in 2025 and 2026 point to a pattern of wear and tear on critical safety components.
  • Multiple failures and advisories for lights, wipers, and horn in 2015 and 2016 highlight a history of basic maintenance neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-26, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal mileage of 6,423 miles/year for its age, suggesting genuine usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe and well-designed vehicle.

Mileage history

Feb 2015: 34,178 mi FAILMar 2015: 34,263 mi FAILMar 2015: 34,263 mi PASSMar 2016: 42,077 mi PASSMar 2017: 44,804 mi PASSMay 2018: 47,785 mi PASSApr 2019: 50,035 mi PASSMay 2020: 59,065 mi PASSMay 2021: 64,472 mi PASSMay 2022: 73,475 mi PASSMay 2023: 80,317 mi FAILMay 2023: 80,332 mi PASSMay 2024: 82,519 mi PASSMay 2025: 87,539 mi PASSMay 2026: 92,345 mi FAILMay 2026: 92,345 mi PASS92k63k34kFeb 2015May 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2015 FAIL 34,178 mi
FAIL Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
FAIL Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
USER ENTERED front bumper insecure
USER ENTERED both rear lights damaged
USER ENTERED front number plate damaged
Mar 2015 FAIL 34,263 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
USER ENTERED both rear lights damaged
Mar 2015 PASS 34,263 mi
USER ENTERED both rear lights damaged
Mar 2016 PASS 42,077 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 44,804 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 47,785 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 50,035 mi None recorded
May 2020 PASS 59,065 mi None recorded
May 2021 PASS 64,472 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 73,475 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 80,317 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2023 PASS 80,332 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 82,519 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 87,539 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
May 2026 FAIL 92,345 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
May 2026 PASS 92,345 mi None recorded

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