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BG12 FBE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,019 mi
Last recorded104,019 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 104,019 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 98,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

both sides front shock absorbers have surface corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2024 98,611 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top bearing slightly rough in operation

both sides front shock absorbers have surface corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and tread worn low on inner edge area and cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread and tread worn low on inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

nearside front and offside front headlamps condensation on inside of lenses

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front and offside front head lamps condensation on inside of lenses

nearside rear brake binding when wheel rotated by hand

Fail 28 Nov 2022 83,481 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame and nearside front and offside front suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame and nearside rear and offside rear suspension components corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

nearside front and offside front head lamps condensation on inside of lenses

nearside rear brake binding when wheel rotated by hand

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,258 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 68,073 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 61,817 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 61,766 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 55,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,862 miles

Screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Jun 2015 34,463 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 34,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FBE 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 68.8%.

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 FBE, 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 FBE registered?

BG12 FBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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