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BG62 RFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,352 mi
Last recorded130,352 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 RFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 130,352 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper alloy bush mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight misting on both front headlights

Fail 23 Jul 2025 130,352 miles

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper alloy bush mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight misting on both front headlights

Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,526 miles

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

slight misting on both front headlights

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,398 miles

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

slight misting of n\s head lamp

Fail 13 Jul 2023 107,392 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 98,917 miles

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

service park assist message on dash

Fail 27 Jul 2022 98,917 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

service park assist message on dash

Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,313 miles

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

service park assist message on dash

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

service park assist message on dash

Pass 10 Jul 2020 76,714 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 76,714 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,031 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 57,532 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 40,723 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,263 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 33,169 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 RFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RFK, 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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BG62 RFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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