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BN12 TGJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,351 mi
Last recorded157,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 157,351 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head lights condensated

Pass 17 Sep 2025 153,411 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

head lights condensated

Pass 18 Sep 2024 148,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre unrepairable

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 148,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 Inner Nail in tyre unrepairable

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 142,170 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 134,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 126,687 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 126,687 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 119,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 119,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 113,713 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 106,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 98,517 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 82,969 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 82,969 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 67,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 51,823 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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BN12 TGJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN12 TGJ, 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 BN12 TGJ registered?

BN12 TGJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is BN12 TGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TGJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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