BU12 YDO

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
BLUE
Engine
1398 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 8 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
16,247 mi

AI verdict AVOID 48/100

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 16,247 miles. The combination of unresolved safety issues and unexplained mileage anomalies makes this vehicle too risky to purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage averaging 5,848 miles/year, with a suspicious 10-mile decrease between the March 2020 failure and subsequent pass, and a 14-year gap in MOT history.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its s
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects on 2014-12-18 and 2014-12-19 MOTs, indicating severe neglect.
  • Recent MOT failure on 2025-06-08 for tyres and exhaust, with advisories for engine oil and registration plate lamp.
  • Mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with a 10-mile decrease in March 2020 and only 16,247 miles in 14 years.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-08, indicating current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • No recurring major failures on the same system after initial repairs, showing some owner responsiveness.
  • Consistent annual mileage of ~5,800 miles since 2012, though irregular.

Mileage history

Dec 2014: 16,247 mi FAILDec 2014: 16,247 mi PASSMar 2016: 26,354 mi PASSMar 2017: 34,442 mi PASSMar 2018: 44,437 mi FAILMar 2018: 44,437 mi PASSMar 2019: 49,575 mi PASSMar 2020: 54,768 mi FAILMar 2020: 54,758 mi PASSMar 2021: 56,966 mi PASSMar 2022: 61,055 mi PASSMar 2023: 65,220 mi PASSApr 2024: 69,878 mi PASSJun 2025: 78,636 mi FAILJun 2025: 78,636 mi PASS79k47k16kDec 2014Jun 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2014 FAIL 16,247 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Dec 2014 PASS 16,247 mi
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Mar 2016 PASS 26,354 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 34,442 mi
ADVISORY Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
ADVISORY windscreen dirty
Mar 2018 FAIL 44,437 mi
FAIL Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Mar 2018 PASS 44,437 mi
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2
Mar 2019 PASS 49,575 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 54,768 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both flat blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
Mar 2020 PASS 54,758 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 56,966 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 PASS 61,055 mi None recorded
Mar 2023 PASS 65,220 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 PASS 69,878 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2025 FAIL 78,636 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
Jun 2025 PASS 78,636 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
MINOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust heat shield loose
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU12 YDO, 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.