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BG12 WVJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,507 mi
Last recorded81,507 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2020 81,507 miles

Emissions not tested major blow from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Brake drum back plate insecure both (1.1.14 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 69,797 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,248 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 46,964 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,964 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 32,016 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,427 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 WVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

BG12 WVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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