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BL12 SFF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,658 mi
Last recorded158,658 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 SFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 158,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 158,531 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 144,418 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 144,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 121,543 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 121,543 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 206,830 miles

Oil leak ()

ex gas leak on turbo

slight play in rack arm

Pass 13 Jul 2016 155,095 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

OSR tyre slight wear inner edge

One tail light on NSR

Slight play both track rods

Fail 13 Jul 2016 155,095 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

OSR tyre slight wear inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

One tail light on NSR

Slight play both track rods

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 105,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 SFF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL12 SFF, 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 SFF registered?

BL12 SFF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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