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BT12 CGY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 119,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 15 May 2025 111,241 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 111,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 104,951 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides sidewalls cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Brake backing pate corroded

Offside Front Inner CV Boot has a pinhole, and smear of grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 104,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides sidewalls cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Also wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front Brake backing pate corroded

Offside Front Inner CV Boot has a pinhole, and smear of grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle/trailing arm bush peeling (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 96,552 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,552 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 86,777 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn inside edge 245/40 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front water ingress indicator cover

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 84,122 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 84,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,288 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 65,780 miles

rear tyres 3mm osr sidewall damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2019 65,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,tyre size 245 40 19 98 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall,tyre size 245 40 19 98 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres 3mm osf sidewall damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 53,837 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 43,372 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 36,553 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,994 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 CGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CGY, 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 CGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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