BT12 JYW

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
GREY
Engine
1362 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 May 2027 (348 days away)
Last recorded mileage
42,407 mi

AI verdict AVOID 33/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 42,407 miles. While it has a valid MOT until 2027, the underlying issues and lack of consistent maintenance make it a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 42,407 miles by May 2016, then only 667 miles in the 14 months leading up to May 2025, followed by a sudden spike to 109,178 miles by May 2026.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (May 2025): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2025-05-09, immediately after a 1-year period of only 671 miles.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2023-05-09, with a 2-year history of advisories for wear.
  • Recurring DANGEROUS brake failures in 2025 and 2023, indicating systemic neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Current valid MOT until 2027-05-28, indicating it is roadworthy for now.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • The vehicle has a consistent annual mileage of 7,581 miles/yr, matching UK average.

Mileage history

May 2016: 42,407 mi PASSMay 2017: 53,175 mi FAILMay 2017: 53,175 mi PASSMay 2018: 59,107 mi PASSMay 2019: 62,885 mi FAILMay 2019: 62,885 mi PASSMay 2020: 71,017 mi PASSMay 2021: 79,939 mi PASSMay 2022: 87,474 mi PASSMay 2023: 98,738 mi FAILMay 2023: 98,739 mi PASSMay 2024: 107,083 mi PASSMay 2025: 107,754 mi FAILMay 2025: 107,754 mi PASSMay 2026: 109,178 mi PASS109k76k42kMay 2016May 2026

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2016 PASS 42,407 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 53,175 mi
PRS Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2017 PASS 53,175 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 59,107 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall damage (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Oil leak
May 2019 FAIL 62,885 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY service lamp on dash
May 2019 PASS 62,885 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY service lamp on dash
May 2020 PASS 71,017 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
May 2021 PASS 79,939 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 87,474 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2023 FAIL 98,738 mi
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
May 2023 PASS 98,739 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 107,083 mi
MINOR Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
May 2025 FAIL 107,754 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
May 2025 PASS 107,754 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Mount bearing both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
May 2026 PASS 109,178 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT12 JYW, 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.