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BG12 BZA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,999 mi
Last recorded153,999 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 153,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 153,999 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 145,932 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 135,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 132,244 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,395 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 110,204 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 110,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 99,057 miles

Emissions too lean. Slight noise from Osr wheel possibly back plate.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 82,102 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,102 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,415 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,410 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure inner reflector/bulb holder. Will affect aim image. (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 56,079 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 56,079 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 BZA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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