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BT12 VFW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,580 mi
Last recorded132,580 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 132,580 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower gear box/driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has damage to outer sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear has damage to outer sidewall not to cords

Offside Front condensation in osf headlamp

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 132,580 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive lower gear box/driveshaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has damage to outer sidewall not to cords

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear has damage to outer sidewall not to cords

Offside Front condensation in osf headlamp

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 121,124 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 109,660 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 109,649 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,760 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 96,760 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 69,393 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,047 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 49,640 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 49,482 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 42,625 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 VFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VFW, 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 VFW registered?

BT12 VFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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