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BG12 BZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,899 mi
Last recorded124,899 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 BZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 124,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 124,899 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 119,195 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 119,195 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 110,204 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 110,204 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 96,685 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Near sides headlight has water ingress

Fail 16 Feb 2021 96,685 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Near sides headlight has water ingress

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,984 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Jan 2020 84,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,640 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,640 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 45,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,167 miles

Brake pedal travel long.

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,297 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall kurbed

o/s/f tyre outer wall kurbed

rear tyres feathering on edges

rear tyres surfaced cracked

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 BZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BZE, 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 BZE registered?

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

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