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BF12 MTE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,544 mi
Last recorded158,544 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 158,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 May 2026 158,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit of 1.6mm & worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2025 148,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 142,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 120,687 miles

Front headlights condensation noted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 97,262 miles

both front headlights have build up of condensation

Pass 14 May 2021 75,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 75,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 68,031 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low and wearing outer edge

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 28 Mar 2019 62,244 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 59,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,720 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 50,516 miles

child seat fitted

rear tyre treads unevenly worn and low in places on inner edges-nail in o/s/r tyre tread

slight corrosion in places on discs

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,250 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 MTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 MTE, 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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BF12 MTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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