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FY12 BFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 BFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 174,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 174,930 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 163,870 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 163,862 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 150,157 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 150,154 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,572 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 136,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 117,648 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 83,712 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 83,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osr shocker bump stop dropped

Pass 3 Mar 2017 49,055 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,294 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 11,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 11,801 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FY12 BFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY12 BFK, 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 FY12 BFK registered?

FY12 BFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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