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BK12 XKE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

258,913 mi
Last recorded258,913 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 258,913 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushed deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side lamp on wing loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 246,119 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section damaged with small hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

tail gate wont stay open gas supports worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2023 234,752 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Fail 6 Nov 2023 234,752 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured dangerous do not drive vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed do not drive vehicle. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp has water ingress

Pass 31 Oct 2022 221,661 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear number plate lights flickering different colours.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 209,768 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 209,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 196,099 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 176,376 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))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 161,769 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 May 2017 150,124 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 139,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7MM AV (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 125,070 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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BK12 XKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

BK12 XKE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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