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BG12 FBA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,572 mi
Last recorded77,572 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,572 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 75,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 75,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 72,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,566 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 66,767 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down - unable to fully inspect seat-belt operation

Fail 9 Feb 2022 66,767 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded down - unable to fully inspect seat-belt operation

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 63,815 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all - 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,830 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2019 55,162 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 42,432 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,684 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,998 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 FBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

BG12 FBA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is BG12 FBA safe to buy?

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