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BV12 KCY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

152,223 mi
Last recorded152,223 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 152,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 152,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 145,933 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 145,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner sidewall split to inner cords 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 136,456 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2019 136,235 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 117,496 miles

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2018 117,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,620 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 77,981 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,980 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 61,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edgedge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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 KCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY registered?

BV12 KCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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