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BG12 CGX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,484 mi
Last recorded228,484 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 228,484 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 225,074 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 225,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Nov 2022 225,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2021 219,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel liner/cover loose

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 219,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wheel liner/cover loose

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 214,871 miles

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

Fail 10 Nov 2020 214,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre slightly miss shaped

Pass 7 May 2019 204,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 199,725 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 18 Apr 2018 199,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 19 Oct 2016 152,953 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2016 152,953 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 94,970 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)

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 CGX 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 57.1%.

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 CGX, 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 CGX registered?

BG12 CGX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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