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BT12 CDE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,403 mi
Last recorded171,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 CDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2026 171,403 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2026 171,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 151,566 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 151,566 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 144,352 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 144,351 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 136,770 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 136,770 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 128,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 128,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 114,535 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 89,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 54,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 35,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 23,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 23,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 CDE 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 64.7%.

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 CDE, 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 CDE registered?

BT12 CDE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BT12 CDE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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