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BG12 FOH

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,295 mi
Last recorded202,295 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 FOH
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 202,295 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel steel the rest alloy

Rear boot opens using fixed wire connected to lock

oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2023 202,295 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam comes on the same time (4.2.3 (c))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear road wheel steel the rest alloy

Rear boot opens using fixed wire connected to lock

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2022 195,040 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 195,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 187,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 184,352 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 184,352 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 173,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 159,275 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 159,275 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 133,365 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,763 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,764 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,188 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,845 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 FOH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 FOH, 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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BG12 FOH is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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