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BG12 DFO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,910 mi
Last recorded139,910 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 139,910 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount/bearing assembly worn

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 139,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Front top strut mount/bearing assembly worn

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 112,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear rear stabilizer bushes worn

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear rear stabilizer bars bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2020 49,241 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 45,797 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 45,797 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 39,857 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 22 May 2017 34,216 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 May 2016 28,717 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 24,002 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 24,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 DFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

BG12 DFO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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