BT12 BJU

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
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1956 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 August 2026 (52 days away)
Last recorded mileage
22,026 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 45/100

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 22,026 miles. While mileage is low and consistent, the repeated issues with safety-critical systems warrant a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,511 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2024 was immediately rectified.

Things to check

  • Dangerous brake failure on 2024-08-01, indicating a serious safety lapse.
  • Dangerous tyre failure on 2024-08-01, showing a critical safety system was neglected.
  • Recurring brake system failures across 2016, 2019, 2023, and 2024 MOT tests.
  • Recurring tyre wear advisories escalating to dangerous failures in 2019 and 2024.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-08-05, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,511 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation.
  • All past failures were immediately rectified and passed subsequent MOTs.

Mileage history

Jun 2015: 22,026 mi PASSJun 2016: 31,208 mi PASSNov 2016: 35,838 mi PASSNov 2017: 41,191 mi PASSNov 2018: 45,826 mi FAILNov 2018: 45,826 mi PASSNov 2019: 58,057 mi FAILNov 2019: 58,193 mi PASSJul 2020: 62,349 mi PASSJul 2021: 65,069 mi PASSJul 2022: 69,240 mi PASSJul 2023: 73,992 mi FAILJul 2023: 73,992 mi PASSAug 2024: 83,889 mi FAILAug 2024: 83,900 mi PASSAug 2025: 88,579 mi PASS89k55k22kJun 2015Aug 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2015 PASS 22,026 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jun 2016 PASS 31,208 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2016 PASS 35,838 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nov 2017 PASS 41,191 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)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2018 FAIL 45,826 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2018 PASS 45,826 mi None recorded
Nov 2019 FAIL 58,057 mi
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nov 2019 PASS 58,193 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jul 2020 PASS 62,349 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 65,069 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 69,240 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 FAIL 73,992 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements no handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (bolt on) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (bolt on) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jul 2023 PASS 73,992 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Aug 2024 FAIL 83,889 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Aug 2024 PASS 83,900 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 PASS 88,579 mi None recorded

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