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BJ62 SMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

172,859 mi
Last recorded172,859 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 172,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 161,473 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 161,473 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 150,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.5mm on inner edge and also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 150,211 miles

Central Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlight bulbs fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken both rear springs broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper water in both front headlight lenses

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.5mm on inner edge and also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.7mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal wearing smooth pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 138,809 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 138,809 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 128,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 128,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,597 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 102,451 miles

N/side rear tyre very close to legal tread limit and nail in tread on inner edge.

Underbody coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Fail 8 Dec 2018 102,451 miles

N/side rear tyre very close to legal tread limit and nail in tread on inner edge.

Underbody coverings fitted preventing inspection of some testable items.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 91,110 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 78,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limit

Trailer socket not checked, appears seized in stowed position

Under body covering fitted, restricting inspection of some testable items

Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 51,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 SMX 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 64.7%.

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 SMX, 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 BJ62 SMX registered?

BJ62 SMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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