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BG12 EKA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

268,422 mi
Last recorded268,422 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 268,422 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 262,336 miles

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint cover leaking grease

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 262,336 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner constant velocity joint cover leaking grease

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 255,091 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 255,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 246,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 237,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 224,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 224,376 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 190,794 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 190,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2018 159,340 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 159,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 126,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

advise both rear shock absorber plastic covers insecure

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Fail 13 Jun 2017 126,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear shock absorber plastic covers insecure

advise engine covers fitted unable to fully inspect engine bay

advise under tray fitted unable to fully inspect front

Pass 17 May 2016 95,139 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 95,139 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2015 65,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EKA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EKA, 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 EKA registered?

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

Is BG12 EKA safe to buy?

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