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BG62 FFW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,761 mi
Last recorded118,761 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 FFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 118,761 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 118,761 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 112,780 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 112,731 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,108 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 107,107 miles

Headlamp switch faulty Headlamps do not come on when switched, switch has to be turned back to sidelamp position to bring headlamps on. (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation Switch has to be moved to headlamp position to get side lamps on. (1.1.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2016 101,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge into centre 3/4 bald centre of tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 83,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 83,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 79,563 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,375 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 2,073 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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BG62 FFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FFW, 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 FFW registered?

BG62 FFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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