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BJ62 SWU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 140,005 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2021 140,005 miles

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

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

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2020 136,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 130,629 miles

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 18 Dec 2019 130,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Dec 2018 122,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 109,391 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,863 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak possible filter housing ()

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

engine and under covers fitted

rear shock casings loose

wipers smear slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 76,707 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Headlight adjuster reset.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 76,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

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

Headlight adjuster reset.

Items removed from drivers view prior to test.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

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 SWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

BJ62 SWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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