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BK62 XLC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,461 mi
Last recorded147,461 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 XLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 147,461 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 147,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,975 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 138,967 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,275 miles

Engine under trays insecure.

N/S/R Tyre perished.

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 115,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 106,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 97,925 miles

slight uneven wear on front tyres

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2018 92,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven stepped inner bald in places on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on wear bars ONLY JUST LEGAL at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner tyre wall split but no stucture exposed

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2016 82,492 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2015 60,200 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 60,200 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BK62 XLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK62 XLC, 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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BK62 XLC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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