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BG12 EMJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,609 mi
Last recorded86,609 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,609 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 75,316 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 75,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,428 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 59,428 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 54,988 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 51,111 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,547 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Tailgate cannot be readily opened

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,280 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2019 44,278 miles

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

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2018 39,681 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jun 2017 35,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,204 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 29,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/r18-96w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/r18-96w (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/r18-96w (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 20,985 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 EMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

BG12 EMJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is BG12 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 EMJ 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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