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BG12 WVD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,165 mi
Last recorded135,165 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 WVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 135,165 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2024 135,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 124,151 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 124,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 115,466 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 115,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 110,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Stone chip top offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper strut mount noisy on lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,980 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 100,352 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 100,352 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,784 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,784 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,451 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 66,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 48,486 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,537 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 WVD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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