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BT12 UVJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 135,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2026 135,024 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 130,846 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 126,387 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 126,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 119,064 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 119,063 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 110,222 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,218 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,805 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYERS WEARING OFF ON THE INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,541 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,455 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,491 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 60,568 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 60,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 47,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 35,010 miles

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Tyre worn close to the legal limit all4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 18,056 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 18,056 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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