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BJ12 VSC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,304 mi
Last recorded176,304 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 176,304 miles

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

Front both front headlamps condensation build up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2026 176,304 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak from clamp before middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both front headlamps condensation build up

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general surface corrosion on underside components

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 169,531 miles

Condensation in front headlamps.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 169,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Condensation in front headlamps.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 160,027 miles

Headlamps full of condensation.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 159,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamps full of condensation.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 152,258 miles

Condensation in front headlamps. Headlamps poor image.

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 152,257 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Condensation in front headlamps. Headlamps poor image.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 145,150 miles

Nearside Front Condensation in headlamp.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 141,431 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 141,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 135,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 130,472 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,261 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 118,386 miles

underbody trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,980 miles

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER DUST SHIELD---- PART DETACHED

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' LEFT OF CENTRE (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to front brake pads/discs

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 VSC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 BJ12 VSC, 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 VSC registered?

BJ12 VSC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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