BT12 HXL

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
3 March 2027 (262 days away)
Last recorded mileage
53,035 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 50/100

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 53,035 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of recurring advisories and failures warrants careful consideration.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 15,965 miles/year, with a significant drop in usage between 2019 (161,191 mi) and 2021 (174,678 mi), and a further drop from 2023 (195,450 mi) to 2024 (203,445 mi).

Things to check

  • Recurring brake advisories (Jun 2018, Mar 2025, Mar 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Recurring suspension advisories (Mar 2023, Mar 2024) suggest persistent issues.
  • Recurring engine oil advisories (Jun 2018, Mar 2025, Mar 2026) point to a history of neglect.
  • Unusually large mileage difference (629 mi) between retest pair on 30 Jun 2017.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory, no evidence of odometer fraud.
  • Immediate retests for failures, showing prompt owner action.

Mileage history

Jul 2015: 53,035 mi PASSJul 2015: 53,035 mi FAILJul 2016: 77,421 mi PASSJun 2017: 105,966 mi FAILJul 2017: 106,595 mi PASSJun 2018: 132,763 mi PASSJul 2019: 161,191 mi PASSJan 2021: 174,678 mi FAILJan 2021: 174,678 mi PASSFeb 2022: 180,381 mi FAILFeb 2022: 180,390 mi PASSFeb 2023: 195,450 mi FAILMar 2023: 195,456 mi PASSMar 2024: 203,445 mi PASSMar 2025: 212,269 mi PASSMar 2026: 226,400 mi PASS226k140k53kJul 2015Mar 2026

MOT test history — 11/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2015 PASS 53,035 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 53,035 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Jul 2016 PASS 77,421 mi None recorded
Jun 2017 FAIL 105,966 mi
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Jul 2017 PASS 106,595 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 PASS 132,763 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has a small chip
Jul 2019 PASS 161,191 mi None recorded
Jan 2021 FAIL 174,678 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Jan 2021 PASS 174,678 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 FAIL 180,381 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure loose bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear trailing arm nut wrong way round
MAJOR Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY coolent low
Feb 2022 PASS 180,390 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2023 FAIL 195,450 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 195,456 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 203,445 mi None recorded
Mar 2025 PASS 212,269 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 PASS 226,400 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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