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BG12 BBU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,358 mi
Last recorded210,358 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 210,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 198,515 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2021 198,515 miles

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

undertray/engine cover fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 184,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2020 183,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost worn through to the cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,346 miles

ENGINE COVER/UNDERTRAY FITTED

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 139,781 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 139,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

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

engine cover/undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 128,303 miles

Offside Front oil leak from engine

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 100,907 miles

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

engine coolant low (topped it up)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 73,297 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 BBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG12 BBU, 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 BG12 BBU registered?

BG12 BBU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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