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BT12 KJE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,070 mi
Last recorded144,070 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 KJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 144,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 137,208 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides & tread fading on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 137,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Fading to white (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides & tread fading on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 133,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 130,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 127,019 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 122,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 115,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2020 115,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 100,005 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 99,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,300 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 90,259 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2017 83,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2017 83,239 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,487 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,470 miles

both rear tyres inner edges bald

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 KJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJE, 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 KJE registered?

BT12 KJE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 August 2012.

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