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
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 April 2027 (299 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,996 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 16 MOT tests on record with a 81% pass rate and 28,996 miles. The timing belt is a significant upcoming cost for this age of vehicle.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,363 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Major suspension failure (coil springs) on 2026-03-24, despite recent pass.
- Major lighting failure (headlamp aim) on 2026-03-24, despite recent pass.
- Engine oil advisory noted on 2026-03-24, a recurring issue.
- Timing belt replacement will be due soon for a 2012 petrol engine.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-04-09, offering peace of mind for two years.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (8,363 mi/yr) suggests light use.
- No recurring major failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Recent MOT pass on 2026-03-24 after addressing failures.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 13/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 28,996 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2016 | FAIL | 34,362 mi |
FAIL Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 34,362 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 36,876 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2) ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre perished ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 38,646 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 48,360 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 57,158 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 67,072 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 67,072 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 75,068 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 83,724 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 96,282 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 107,017 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 114,319 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 119,126 mi |
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 119,126 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL12 SKE, 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.