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BG12 EDF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 EDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,839 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 136,538 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler to main tank ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 136,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from filler to main tank ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,766 miles

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 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 8 Nov 2022 114,056 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 27 Oct 2020 74,342 miles

front brake pads worn low-both rear tyres worn low

Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 62,346 miles

Lower under trays obscure view to chassis, brake and fuel pipes. unable to fully inspect

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2018 62,346 miles

Lower under trays obscure view to chassis, brake and fuel pipes. unable to fully inspect

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 53,868 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower under trays obscure view to chassis, brake and fuel pipes. unable to fully inspect

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

Fail 28 Apr 2017 53,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre also has cracks in tread area, poor condition (4.1.D.1a)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower under trays obscure view to chassis, brake and fuel pipes. unable to fully inspect

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

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

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread area, poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,526 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 35,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 35,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EDF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

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

Is BG12 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 EDF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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