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BV12 OTE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,293 mi
Last recorded157,293 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 157,293 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 157,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 137,071 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 114,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 114,477 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s effort low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 109,133 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,496 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 103,496 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 94,020 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 77,881 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 58,976 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 58,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 35,359 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,359 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 OTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

BV12 OTE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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