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BT12 BLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,205 mi
Last recorded153,205 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 BLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,205 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 151,746 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 151,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 148,174 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 148,172 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 144,407 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 144,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 140,760 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 140,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 115,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 13 Jun 2018 94,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 79,346 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 11 Jun 2016 60,361 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,278 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 BLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLV, 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 BT12 BLV registered?

BT12 BLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is BT12 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT12 BLV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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