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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 31 July 2026 (47 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,481 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 28,481 miles. However, a pattern of recurring suspension and coolant advisories, combined with very low recent annual mileage, warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,151 miles per year, with a significant drop to 890 miles between July 2023 and July 2024.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures (coil springs) in 2015 and 2017, despite subsequent passes.
- Coolant advisory noted in 2017 and 2025, indicating a persistent issue.
- Very low recent annual mileage (890 miles in 2023-2024) suggests minimal use.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-31, offering peace of mind for the next two years.
- Consistent low mileage for its age, potentially reducing wear and tear.
- No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-regarded safety record.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/15 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 28,481 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 34,009 mi |
ADVISORY Chips in screen
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 40,151 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY rear wiper split ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear caliper slightly seized on and discs has got hot
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 45,225 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 52,570 mi |
ADVISORY front pipe flex lose ADVISORY oil leak from nsf drive shift seal ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jul 2020 | FAIL | 57,636 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 57,636 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 60,600 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 60,641 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2022 | FAIL | 63,174 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 63,174 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 65,086 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 65,976 mi |
ADVISORY Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges + perished ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 69,914 mi |
PRS Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 69,914 mi |
ADVISORY Coolant leak
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK12 NPF, 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.