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
- RED
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 9 March 2027 (268 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,280 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 14 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 16,280 miles. The most recent MOT in March 2026 failed due to a dangerous brake defect, indicating a significant and immediate safety concern.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,950 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes in its 14-year history.
Things to check
- Dangerous brake failure on 2026-03-06 (test 10) — critical safety defect.
- Recurring brake advisories (2021, 2026) escalated to dangerous failure, indicating systemic neglect.
- Recurring tyre advisories (2016, 2024) also escalated to dangerous failure, showing a pattern of wear.
- First MOT in 2015 was 3 years late, a significant compliance issue.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-09, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,950 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 16,280 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 22,649 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 28,822 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 35,440 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 41,248 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 47,610 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 52,887 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 52,887 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 59,470 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 66,388 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 70,811 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 79,030 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 84,396 mi |
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
|
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 84,433 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN12 LTU, 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.