BL12 JFY

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
1362 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 August 2026 (72 days away)
Last recorded mileage
10,218 mi

AI verdict AVOID 41/100

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 69% pass rate and 10,218 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low for its age, and the vehicle's condition is highly questionable.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage averaging 7,150 miles/year, with a significant 14-month period of only 1 mile between July 2021 and August 2022.

Things to check

  • Dangerous Engine MIL fault recorded on 2022-08-01 (test 83,639 mi).
  • 5 Test Failures across 13 MOTs (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025).
  • 4 Recurring Tyre advisories (2018, 2023, 2024, 2025) and 2 Brake disc advisories (2017, 2023).
  • Engine/Oil advisory recurring across 5 separate MOT tests (2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-26, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies or fraud detected in the provided MOT history.
  • No recurring failures of critical safety systems like brakes or suspension.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,150 miles/year, well below UK average.

Mileage history

Jul 2015: 10,218 mi PASSJul 2016: 22,603 mi PASSJul 2017: 35,225 mi PASSJul 2018: 50,004 mi PASSAug 2019: 58,390 mi PASSJul 2020: 66,026 mi FAILJul 2020: 66,172 mi PASSJun 2021: 73,022 mi FAILJul 2021: 73,025 mi PASSAug 2022: 83,639 mi FAILAug 2022: 83,639 mi PASSAug 2023: 88,151 mi FAILAug 2023: 88,151 mi PASSAug 2024: 94,787 mi PASSJul 2025: 97,110 mi FAILJul 2025: 97,111 mi PASS97k54k10kJul 2015Jul 2025

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2015 PASS 10,218 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2016 PASS 22,603 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 PASS 35,225 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2018 PASS 50,004 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2019 PASS 58,390 mi None recorded
Jul 2020 FAIL 66,026 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 66,172 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 73,022 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Jul 2021 PASS 73,025 mi None recorded
Aug 2022 FAIL 83,639 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Aug 2022 PASS 83,639 mi
ADVISORY Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items
Aug 2023 FAIL 88,151 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Aug 2023 PASS 88,151 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Aug 2024 PASS 94,787 mi
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jul 2025 FAIL 97,110 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load (7.1.2 (b))
Jul 2025 PASS 97,111 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL12 JFY, 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.