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BJ12 VRM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,833 mi
Last recorded170,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 170,833 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 155,964 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 143,218 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 143,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 125,570 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 125,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2017 120,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,255 miles

boot can not be opened from the switch but can access the boot manually

Pass 11 May 2016 86,973 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,514 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 VRM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 VRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ12 VRM registered?

BJ12 VRM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is BJ12 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ12 VRM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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