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BV12 KBK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,000 mi
Last recorded107,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 107,000 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output contention on both head light (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 107,000 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output contention on both head light (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 92,418 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 92,418 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 84,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges worn/ 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 78,593 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 73,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/ Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ Worn on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 69,326 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 69,326 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 65,428 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,426 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective water in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,903 miles

Nearside Rear cut on side wall, not showing cords

Nearside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing more on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2017 51,556 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,936 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 32,922 miles

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

under trays fitted to car

Fail 28 Mar 2015 32,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted to car

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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BV12 KBK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 BV12 KBK, 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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BV12 KBK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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