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BK12 ZHJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,247 mi
Last recorded77,247 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 ZHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,247 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,819 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 65,818 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 65,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective osf / nsf (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 64,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 64,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2021 59,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 52,643 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 46,495 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 46,495 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 40,837 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 35,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 35,002 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 May 2016 27,381 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 19,206 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 ZHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHJ, 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 ZHJ registered?

BK12 ZHJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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