BT59 BEN

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
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
20 October 2026 (128 days away)
Last recorded mileage
17,849 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 59/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 17,849 miles. While failures were promptly rectified, the consistent advisories for critical components suggest a need for thorough inspection.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging only 5,183 miles per year, with a significant drop from 2019 (5,133 miles) to 2020 (1,133 miles) and subsequent years, indicating a change in usage or potential issues with odometer readings.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 8 tests (Oct 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories across 7 tests (Oct 2019, 2021, 2022, 2025) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
  • Major suspension failures (coil spring) in Oct 2021 and Oct 2022, with subsequent advisories, point to structural neglect.
  • Mileage dropped significantly from 2019 (5,133 miles) to 2020 (1,133 miles), raising odometer integrity concerns.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
  • All 4 failures were promptly rectified and passed on the same or next day.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,183 miles/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 17,849 mi PASSOct 2016: 24,417 mi FAILOct 2016: 24,417 mi PASSOct 2017: 29,821 mi FAILOct 2017: 29,821 mi PASSOct 2018: 36,238 mi PASSOct 2019: 37,020 mi PASSOct 2020: 42,153 mi FAILOct 2020: 42,153 mi PASSOct 2021: 47,151 mi FAILOct 2021: 47,151 mi PASSOct 2022: 53,666 mi FAILOct 2022: 53,666 mi PASSOct 2023: 60,544 mi PASSOct 2024: 65,863 mi PASSOct 2025: 71,451 mi FAILOct 2025: 71,452 mi PASS71k45k18kNov 2015Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 PASS 17,849 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 24,417 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2016 PASS 24,417 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 29,821 mi
PRS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking
Oct 2017 PASS 29,821 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking
Oct 2018 PASS 36,238 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 37,020 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all appear to have been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2020 FAIL 42,153 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner side light came on when tapped
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy split (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2020 PASS 42,153 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner side light came on when tapped
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy split (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 47,151 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oct 2021 PASS 47,151 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Oct 2022 FAIL 53,666 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2022 PASS 53,666 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 60,544 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 PASS 65,863 mi None recorded
Oct 2025 FAIL 71,451 mi
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))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oct 2025 PASS 71,452 mi
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))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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