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AK12 BWY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,975 mi
Last recorded154,975 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 BWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 154,975 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 154,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 144,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,464 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 131,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 117,812 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 111,100 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x1 stone chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x 2 stone chips (8.3.1d)

top and bottom engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,574 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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AK12 BWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 BWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 BWY registered?

AK12 BWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is AK12 BWY safe to buy?

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