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BG62 FNU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,637 mi
Last recorded147,637 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 147,637 miles

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

front and rear subframes showing corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2024 138,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 130,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 123,035 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,048 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 116,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.59mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.55mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 108,507 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 108,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 88,048 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 68,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear inner side light not working

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,869 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 49,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 49,424 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,551 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt

Fail 24 Sep 2015 41,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt

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

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 FNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 FNU, 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 FNU registered?

BG62 FNU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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