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BV12 KTL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,940 mi
Last recorded105,940 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 105,940 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 102,470 miles

Rear sub-frame signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2023 100,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 96,519 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 81,726 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2021 81,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 61,040 miles

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

condensation in both headlamps - beam pattern just passed

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation in lamp, beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 52,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre on 1.6mm on parts of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water/condensation in lamp, beam pattern ok (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bold on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on outer sidewalls of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,072 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 38,071 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 31,049 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2015 22,867 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

light damage to both front brake flexi hoses

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 KTL 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 KTL, 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 KTL registered?

BV12 KTL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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