BV12 KTO

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
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
11 March 2027 (270 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,373 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 68/100

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 39,373 miles. However, a significant history of corrosion on the subframe and recurring advisories on critical components like tyres and shock absorbers warrant careful consideration.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,807 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage.

Things to check

  • Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (Mar 2022) — a major structural concern.
  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (Mar 2022) — indicates significant suspension wear.
  • Recurring advisories on tyres (Mar 2025) and shock absorbers (Mar 2022) — consistent wear items.
  • Brake system advisories (Mar 2020) and a major failure (Mar 2020) — multiple issues with critical safety components.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027 — no immediate retest costs.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory — no odometer fraud detected.
  • No recurring major failures in recent years — issues were addressed.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — high safety standard for its era.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 39,373 mi PASSMar 2016: 52,125 mi FAILMar 2016: 52,125 mi PASSMar 2017: 65,651 mi PASSMar 2018: 74,542 mi PASSMar 2019: 83,764 mi FAILMar 2019: 83,764 mi PASSMar 2020: 92,828 mi FAILMar 2020: 92,828 mi PASSMar 2021: 95,419 mi PASSMar 2022: 101,192 mi FAILApr 2022: 101,222 mi PASSApr 2023: 108,106 mi PASSMar 2024: 113,837 mi PASSMar 2025: 118,576 mi PASSMar 2026: 125,046 mi PASS125k82k39kMar 2015Mar 2026

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 39,373 mi None recorded
Mar 2016 FAIL 52,125 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Mar 2016 PASS 52,125 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 65,651 mi None recorded
Mar 2018 PASS 74,542 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 FAIL 83,764 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Mar 2019 PASS 83,764 mi None recorded
Mar 2020 FAIL 92,828 mi
MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Mar 2020 PASS 92,828 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 PASS 95,419 mi None recorded
Mar 2022 FAIL 101,192 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Apr 2022 PASS 101,222 mi None recorded
Apr 2023 PASS 108,106 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2024 PASS 113,837 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2025 PASS 118,576 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2026 PASS 125,046 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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