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BT12 LBY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,115 mi
Last recorded147,115 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 147,115 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 141,743 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,843 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,723 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to the trail arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Close to the trail arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 108,595 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 108,594 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer seats ()

Fail 24 Sep 2021 108,436 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 98,960 miles

Front and rear brake disc's worn

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,122 miles

Front and rear brake discs are lipped and n/s/r disc is scored

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front and rear brake discs are lipped and n/s/r disc is scored

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Oct 2018 78,278 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade is smeary

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

Rear discs are scored

Surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,900 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 126,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,686 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc red from heat

Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 40,557 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

BT12 LBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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