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AK62 BCX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,645 mi
Last recorded161,645 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 161,645 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 161,631 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 148,831 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 148,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,412 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Condensation to both head lamp's

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 134,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Condensation to both head lamp's

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre worn heavy (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,914 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil in region of oil filter canister (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,678 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 91,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 91,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 72,626 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,461 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 45,009 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 29,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,080 miles

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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AK62 BCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK62 BCX, 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.

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AK62 BCX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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