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BJ62 BYO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

283,443 mi
Last recorded283,443 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 BYO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 283,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 258,327 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

rear brake pads low

slight chuff from an injector

Pass 29 Oct 2021 239,297 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust mid section corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s rear wheel has a slight bind

sills have slight jack damage

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2021 239,297 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

both front tyres low on tread

exhaust mid section corroded

front brake discs lipped/corroded

front brake pads 75% worn

n/s rear wheel has a slight bind

sills have slight jack damage

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2020 215,844 miles

Offside Outer sill damaged/dented

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 195,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 193,936 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 175,962 miles

rear brake pads worn quite low

slight resistance felt when rotating the o/s rear wheel

steel wheel fitted to n/s front of car

Pass 14 Oct 2017 145,593 miles

child seat fitted to the n/s rear seat

n/s wing mirror cover missing

rear brakes imbalanced, just ok, o/s lagging slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2017 145,593 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to the n/s rear seat

n/s wing mirror cover missing

rear brakes imbalanced, just ok, o/s lagging slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2016 113,716 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,460 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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BJ62 BYO 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 BJ62 BYO, 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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BJ62 BYO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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