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BG12 BYC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,419 mi
Last recorded129,419 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,419 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 125,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,566 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 112,273 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 110,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2019 102,430 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 93,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,059 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,444 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,972 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 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BG12 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG12 BYC?

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What year was BG12 BYC registered?

BG12 BYC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is BG12 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 BYC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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