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BV12 KEJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,875 mi
Last recorded158,875 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 158,875 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,446 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 148,801 miles

Condensation in both headlights.

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 142,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 142,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 136,717 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 132,014 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 127,355 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 117,331 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 103,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 102,649 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 102,641 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)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2017 96,926 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 88,709 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 88,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 76,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 76,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 KEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KEJ, 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 KEJ registered?

BV12 KEJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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