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BG12 DMZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,438 mi
Last recorded148,438 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 148,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,926 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 143,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 141,908 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 141,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 138,563 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp has condensation in it

Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to open tailgate

Pass 31 May 2019 133,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 122,736 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 122,736 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 89,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 235 not 245 (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 68,390 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 53,903 miles

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 DMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ registered?

BG12 DMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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