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BV61 DOA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,634 mi
Last recorded121,634 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 DOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 121,634 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 121,463 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive heavy leak (recommend investigation) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front headlamp unit lens condensated

offside front headlamp unit lens condensated

Pass 19 Oct 2023 107,622 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing signs of excessive heat and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 19 Oct 2023 107,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc showing signs of excessive heat and discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2022 103,342 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 16 Oct 2021 98,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip provision missing

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,693 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 94,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,319 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 94,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 88,125 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 75,466 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Start mot 08.50 Finish 09.40 never logged out at the start.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 61,421 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror. ()

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre showing wear on inner and outer shoulder.

Offside Front Tyre showing wear on inner and outer shoulder.

Offside Rear Shock absorber cover broken.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 46,652 miles

child seat fitted

covers and trays fitted

remove items from inside mirror

Pass 13 Nov 2014 32,820 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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BV61 DOA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 BV61 DOA, 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 BV61 DOA registered?

BV61 DOA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is BV61 DOA safe to buy?

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