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BG12 BYW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,799 mi
Last recorded196,799 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 196,799 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 196,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 191,975 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 191,975 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 174,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 149,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 127,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section . requires complete exhaust as front flexy section blowing slightly too. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 108,921 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 108,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 97,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,552 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Apr 2016 87,812 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,119 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S Rear tyre has screw in to near the edge to be repaired

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 BYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BYW, 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 BYW registered?

BG12 BYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 BYW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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