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BK12 LWY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,670 mi
Last recorded141,670 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 LWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 141,670 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators gone slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front headlamp units have water/condensation inside lens

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak looks quite bad but not leaking excessively during mot test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay gat strut worn does not keep bonnet held up

Fail 1 Apr 2025 141,670 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators gone slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front headlamp units have water/condensation inside lens

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak looks quite bad but not leaking excessively during mot test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay gat strut worn does not keep bonnet held up

Pass 19 Apr 2024 130,388 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators gone slightly white (4.4.3 (a))

Front both front headlamp units have water/condensation inside lens

Front wiper blades smearing the screen slightly

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023
Pass 17 Jan 2022 104,993 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2022 104,954 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2020 95,722 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 95,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 83,143 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 69,815 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,741 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 46,992 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BK12 LWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 BK12 LWY, 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 BK12 LWY registered?

BK12 LWY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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