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BG12 BVB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,926 mi
Last recorded187,926 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 187,926 miles

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective glass (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 181,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 181,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 178,056 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 177,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 176,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 170,659 miles

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

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 Jul 2020 160,204 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 144,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 125,752 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 125,750 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 103,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 53,075 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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BG12 BVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BVB, 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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BG12 BVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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