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BG12 FMA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,438 mi
Last recorded178,438 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 178,438 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 178,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2025 169,799 miles
Fail 3 May 2025 169,799 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 156,804 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 156,784 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 142,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 140,691 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,119 miles

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

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Jan 2021 130,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 122,663 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,357 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,548 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,891 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 83,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 73,359 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

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

child seat fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2016 73,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust boot deteriorated

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

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 56,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,332 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 FMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

BG12 FMA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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