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MA12 BLZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,403 mi
Last recorded146,403 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA12 BLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 146,403 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 146,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 139,074 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 139,050 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 130,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has 3-4mm left on tread and slight uneven war on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has 3-4mm left on tread and slight uneven war on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 116,021 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 116,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 107,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi blowing/broken but still supports exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 92,862 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,128 miles

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop/ dust cover loose

Fail 6 Mar 2018 86,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop/ dust cover loose

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,844 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop loose

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,088 miles

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r shock absorber top shroud detached from upper mounting.

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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MA12 BLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MA12 BLZ, 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 MA12 BLZ registered?

MA12 BLZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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