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Vauxhall Ampera

White · Electric · 2012 · 1,398 cc

S30 PERMOT history

S30 PER is a white electric Vauxhall Ampera first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 140,111 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,111 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 PER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Ampera
Colour
White
Fuel type
Electric
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 PER was last recorded at 140,111 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,626 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,485 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,626 miles
Average per year
9,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,111 miles
  • 2025 – 135,485 miles
  • 2024 – 128,103 miles
  • 2023 – 122,212 miles
  • 2022 – 113,719 miles
  • 2021 – 105,000 miles
  • 2020 – 92,960 miles
  • 2019 – 81,049 miles
  • 2018 – 68,980 miles
  • 2017 – 59,246 miles
  • 2016 – 47,106 miles
  • 2015 – 35,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,111 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Engine mounting worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,111 miles (+4,626)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,111 miles
    Test number
    219597901317
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,485 miles (+7,382)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    998621934696
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,103 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,103 miles
    Test number
    431510974875
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,097 miles (+5,885)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,097 miles
    Test number
    372865267925
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    586955997326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail122,212 miles (+8,493)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,212 miles
    Test number
    917270447465
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass113,719 miles (+8,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,719 miles
    Test number
    531126185907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass105,000 miles (+12,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    105,000 miles
    Test number
    196221869231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass92,960 miles (+11,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,960 miles
    Test number
    402019139878
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass81,049 miles (+12,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    336233325794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass68,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    554251200154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,980 miles (+9,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,980 miles
    Test number
    294006051412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass59,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    789761773324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,246 miles (+12,140)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,246 miles
    Test number
    821019905146
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass47,106 miles (+11,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,106 miles
    Test number
    575307664421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,750 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,750 miles
    Test number
    638838395160
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about S30 PER

Does S30 PER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 PER is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 PER?
The MOT on S30 PER is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 PER done?
S30 PER was recorded at 140,111 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 9,377 miles a year.
Has S30 PER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 PER has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S30 PER ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S30 PER find?
S30 PER passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.

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