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BK12 XJV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

146,396 mi
Last recorded146,396 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 146,396 miles

Front headlamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 135,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 119,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear /inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 119,887 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven tread wear /inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2023 107,899 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 100,202 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 89,855 miles

Advise both rear shock absorber covers perished.

Advise n/s/f tyre on the wear limits.

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Jun 2019 74,369 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 64,987 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Fail 5 Jul 2018 64,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn

Pass 20 Jun 2017 55,273 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,273 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 47,602 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2015 40,576 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 40,576 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK12 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

BK12 XJV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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