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BJ12 VRL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,298 mi
Last recorded114,298 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 108,268 miles

seat belt sign temperamental / intermittent

under tray limitations

Fail 7 Jul 2021 108,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

seat belt sign temperamental / intermittent

under tray limitations

Pass 10 Jul 2020 106,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,968 miles

Under tray secured with 1 tie strap.

Pass 5 May 2017 86,074 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 86,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,462 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 79,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 68,377 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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BJ12 VRL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ12 VRL, 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 BJ12 VRL registered?

BJ12 VRL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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