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BF12 MXW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 117,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f smashed and cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and cracked

Fail 28 Apr 2023 117,360 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure n/s/f (4.1.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f smashed and cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f bumper damaged

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

n/s/r lamp lens damaged and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,969 miles

Offside Front 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 29 Mar 2021 99,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 99,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked.

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 89,642 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 54,479 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,348 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,963 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 40,963 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 40,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

BF12 MXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BF12 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 MXW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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