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BT12 OBJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,005 mi
Last recorded132,005 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 132,005 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting slightly defective

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 115,288 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 104,729 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2024 104,729 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 86,585 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 86,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,695 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 69,693 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,478 miles

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

underside covers fitted

Fail 28 May 2021 59,476 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 57,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 50,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 45,664 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 33,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 29,865 miles

all four tyres on 3-4mm

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 OBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OBJ, 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 OBJ registered?

BT12 OBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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