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BL12 RTO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

209,676 mi
Last recorded209,676 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 RTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 209,676 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 209,624 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 203,672 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 198,992 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 198,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 173,174 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 161,220 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 161,220 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,165 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Sep 2021 144,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,132 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 111,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 100,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 81,518 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,024 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 33,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 33,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,009 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,301 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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BL12 RTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL12 RTO, 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 BL12 RTO registered?

BL12 RTO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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