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BG12 JTV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

241,677 mi
Last recorded241,677 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 241,677 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2024 241,677 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 230,517 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Chassis/subframes corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 226,052 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 24 May 2022 226,052 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2021 225,970 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 225,970 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 218,263 miles

crack in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2019 183,386 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 151,015 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 118,255 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 86,013 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 85,577 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,464 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 69,464 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 JTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

BG12 JTV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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