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BD12 XMZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,898 mi
Last recorded155,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 XMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 155,898 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2026 153,730 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 147,577 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 147,542 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,793 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 134,129 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 127,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,582 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 121,581 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2019 109,757 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine under tray damaged and lose

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 May 2019 109,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine under tray damaged and lose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is between 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 May 2018 96,062 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 24 May 2018 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 May 2017 78,088 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 78,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 29,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,594 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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BD12 XMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD12 XMZ, 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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What year was BD12 XMZ registered?

BD12 XMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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