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BT12 BKG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,765 mi
Last recorded168,765 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 BKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 168,765 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 149,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 149,273 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 134,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 134,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,835 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 122,835 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 111,876 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 111,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 18 also bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 87,935 miles

n/s rear tyre tread is getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2018 70,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre unevely worn

Pass 6 Feb 2017 49,697 miles

offside rear tyre worn & feathered on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 6 Feb 2017 49,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre worn & feathered on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,774 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 22,685 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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BT12 BKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT12 BKG, 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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BT12 BKG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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