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BL61 PKC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

158,232 mi
Last recorded158,232 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 PKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,653 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 146,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,030 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 133,030 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 108,771 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 108,744 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 90,230 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 89,946 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 70,289 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges / have cuts to tread

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,588 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 8 Mar 2016 52,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has nail in tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

under tray fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewall damage on n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

sidewall damage on n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

sidewall damage on o/s/r tyre outer sidewall

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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BL61 PKC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BL61 PKC, 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 BL61 PKC registered?

BL61 PKC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 February 2012.

Is BL61 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL61 PKC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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