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BJ12 ZTK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 ZTK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2026

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

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 214,338 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 214,336 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has condensation

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 203,127 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 194,071 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 184,992 miles

Front coolant level low needs top up

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner / marginal pass should replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 176,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner should badly worn, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder badly worn ,and outer wall bulging ,marginal pass, should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside rear inner shoulder badly worn ,should replace. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 161,783 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 161,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil filter housing seeping oil.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 144,191 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,023 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 93,364 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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 ZTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

BJ12 ZTK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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