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BG62 BZJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,980 mi
Last recorded18,980 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 BZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 18,980 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s washer jet blocked but n/s supplies enough water onto screen

Pass 4 Oct 2024 13,237 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 13,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 9,758 miles

Nearside Front headlamp water ingression

Offside headlamp water ingression

Pass 28 Sep 2022 9,544 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides Ferrules and hoses (inner to chassis) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides Ferrules and hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Three(3) tyres perishing and cracking (Just Starting) NSF / OSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 9,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure To cords In valleys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides Ferrules and hoses (inner to chassis) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides Ferrules and hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear inner brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Three(3) tyres perishing and cracking (Just Starting) NSF / OSF & OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 9,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 9,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 9,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 9,206 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 9,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 9,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 8,962 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 8,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 8,290 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 8,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BG62 BZJ 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 BG62 BZJ, 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 BG62 BZJ registered?

BG62 BZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 November 2012.

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