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BG12 FNS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,631 mi
Last recorded135,631 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FNS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 135,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

smoke reading high

Fail 15 Aug 2024 120,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

smoke reading high

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside sidewall cut/damage but no cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 110,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inside sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outside sidewall cut/damage but no cord showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,752 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 101,752 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 94,021 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

foot brake is spongy

Pass 7 Aug 2020 91,734 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,246 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 88,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,882 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 68,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 68,234 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 56,070 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 56,070 miles

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

Rear coil spring broken BOTH (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 45,662 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 FNS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FNS, 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 FNS registered?

BG12 FNS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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