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BL62 TCJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,330 mi
Last recorded57,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 TCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,362cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,330 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

Nearside water in headlamp.

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 50,510 miles

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

Water in n\s headlamp.

n\s sill is damaged.

Pass 4 Sep 2023 45,327 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Water in left hand headlamp.

left hand sill damaged.

Fail 4 Sep 2023 45,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Water in left hand headlamp.

left hand sill damaged.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 41,208 miles

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

Left hand sill damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Water in left hand headlamp.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 41,206 miles

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

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

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

Left hand sill damaged.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Water in left hand headlamp.

Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

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

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

Water in left hand head lamp.

Fail 1 Sep 2021 37,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Sill damaged.

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

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

Water in left hand head lamp.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,253 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 31,133 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,001 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 22,813 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 17,798 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,991 miles

under trays fitted obscuring componets

Fail 24 Sep 2015 13,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

under trays fitted obscuring componets

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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BL62 TCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BL62 TCJ, 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 BL62 TCJ registered?

BL62 TCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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