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BL12 SWX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,512 mi
Last recorded135,512 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 SWX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 135,512 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 135,464 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 125,170 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 125,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,317 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 99,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 66,764 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,116 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 49,116 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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BL12 SWX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

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

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