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BJ12 VSE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

284,794 mi
Last recorded284,794 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 284,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 229,742 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 229,730 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 183,861 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 145,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,574 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 97,574 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 60,196 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 VSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

BJ12 VSE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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