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BV62 KOW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,021 mi
Last recorded141,021 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 KOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 141,021 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 140,492 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 137,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 132,471 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 132,469 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 118,555 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 118,549 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 2mm marks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 114,543 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 103,404 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 103,404 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 91,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,183 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,638 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,112 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,528 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/55/17 97y) - 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (225/55/17 97y) - 2mm left (4.1.E.1)

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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BV62 KOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BV62 KOW, 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 BV62 KOW registered?

BV62 KOW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is BV62 KOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV62 KOW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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