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BV12 KFW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,598 mi
Last recorded131,598 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 131,598 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,731 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 120,731 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour N/S/F indicator showing white light. Replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working O/S/ F side light not working. Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,550 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 89,519 miles

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

light surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 69,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 69,725 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 66,183 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Nov 2017 52,846 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 52,846 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 45,344 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 45,292 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,773 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 25,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front 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 KFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue 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 KFW, 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 KFW registered?

BV12 KFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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