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BF12 BHY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

234,276 mi
Last recorded234,276 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 BHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 234,276 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 234,274 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 225,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring weak

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 214,249 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 200,198 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 192,013 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 192,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 181,910 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 280,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 168,216 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 159,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

undertyrays fitted

osr tyre inner edge wearing thin

Pass 24 Feb 2017 144,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 121,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 121,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 95,264 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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BF12 BHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF12 BHY, 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 BF12 BHY registered?

BF12 BHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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