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BT12 JEN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,222 mi
Last recorded162,222 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 162,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread & wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread & wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear signs of previous service brake bind

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

rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Fail 15 Jan 2026 162,220 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine excessive leak from oil filter housing area + flexi pipe contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread & wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp lense cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm in tread & wear edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear signs of previous service brake bind

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

rear tyres feathering on inside edges

Pass 16 Jan 2025 143,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective osf headlight cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil level on min

slight oil leak

vehicle showing sings of corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2024 125,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 125,303 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres cord exposed inside edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 110,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly wearing on edge and inner tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 110,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner tread wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread badly wearing on edge and inner tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 96,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,211 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,211 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 79,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

full under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 70,392 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 59,531 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 59,531 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,350 miles

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

underguards fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 38,827 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 38,827 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front /behind joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported split at front /behind joint (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 x rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,032 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 JEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 JEN, 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 JEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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