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BG12 FFZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,910 mi
Last recorded88,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,910 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps have moisture contamination . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

condensation both headlamps but does not affect beam pattern

protective undershields fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2024 74,851 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have water inside . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn . 245/45x18 . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 74,851 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have water inside . (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge worn . 245/45x18 . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,616 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have water inside . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see all of brake pad . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around inside edge , OK for now . (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 68,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge . 245/45x18 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge . 245/45x18 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps have water inside . (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see all of brake pad . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around inside edge , OK for now . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 62,432 miles

Covers fitted concealing some components .

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres inner and outer edges wearing . 245/45x18 . (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Water and condensation affecting both headlamps . (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,583 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH WET INNER LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 57,583 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH WET INNER LENS (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,073 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 54,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 45,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge right on limit - 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 39,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 6 Jun 2017 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre has been repaired

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 FFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFZ, 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 FFZ registered?

BG12 FFZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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