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BG12 GVK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

325,440 mi
Last recorded325,440 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 325,440 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 325,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 308,124 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 290,470 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 290,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX AND JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/R (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 279,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 260,389 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 260,389 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned BULB IN WRONG (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 242,037 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 May 2019 132,366 miles

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

Nail in tyre N/S/R ()

Pass 15 May 2018 121,261 miles

Nail in tyre N/S/R.....O/S/R....O/S/F ()

Fail 9 May 2018 121,261 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in tyre N/S/R.....O/S/R....O/S/F ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 107,032 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 95,308 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 55,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,656 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 GVK 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 GVK, 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 GVK registered?

BG12 GVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is BG12 GVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GVK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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