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BV12 KJU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,187 mi
Last recorded170,187 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 170,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 157,667 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 157,665 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 139,897 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 116,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 116,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,838 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,838 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 91,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 77,275 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,380 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 KJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV12 KJU registered?

BV12 KJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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