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BV12 KBX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,362 mi
Last recorded95,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 90,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 84,975 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (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))

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

condensation in both headlamps

Pass 16 Jan 2023 80,837 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

both rear shock absorber dirt covers adrift

condensation in nsf headlamp

nsr tyre splitting in tread

Fail 13 Jan 2023 80,837 miles

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

both rear brake discs lipped and worn

both rear shock absorber dirt covers adrift

condensation in nsf headlamp

nsr tyre splitting in tread

Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,184 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Fail 14 Jan 2022 77,184 miles

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

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 72,521 miles

blow on exhaust centre silencer

both rear shock absorber dirt covers adrift

exhaust front flexi mesh adrift

Pass 16 Jan 2020 67,098 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear shock absorber dirt covers adrift

engine and floor covers fitted

slight blow on exhaust centre silencer

slight leak from osf shock absorber

Pass 15 Jan 2019 58,163 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nsr tyre low inside edge 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2018 49,981 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 49,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,241 miles

covers fitted underside of vehicle covering some components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 11 Jan 2016 31,132 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 24,951 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 24,951 miles

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

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

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 KBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 BV12 KBX, 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 BV12 KBX registered?

BV12 KBX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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