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BV12 KFA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,492 mi
Last recorded123,492 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 123,492 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 118,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 113,069 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 106,643 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2022 106,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 100,443 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,280 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 11 Dec 2019 89,280 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 68,369 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 68,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,715 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 55,712 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 53,377 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 46,001 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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BV12 KFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KFA, 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 KFA registered?

BV12 KFA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 KFA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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