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BJ12 VVB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,311 mi
Last recorded135,311 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 135,311 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 135,293 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 130,834 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 125,728 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 125,713 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 120,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 120,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 7 Oct 2019 113,409 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 105,841 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,047 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 77,448 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 VVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

BJ12 VVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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