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CP61 BMZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,624 mi
Last recorded225,624 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 BMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 225,624 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2025 225,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as chalked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2023 210,654 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 192,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 166,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 141,245 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,250 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 104,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe Corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 95,350 miles

Rear slight damage to rear number plate and rear bumper

Fail 15 Jan 2018 95,350 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear slight damage to rear number plate and rear bumper

Pass 31 Jan 2017 84,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 84,105 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red White (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,695 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,776 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

centre rear stop lamp cracket

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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CP61 BMZ 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 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 CP61 BMZ, 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 CP61 BMZ registered?

CP61 BMZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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