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BE53 MUL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,176 mi
Last recorded92,176 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 MUL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 92,176 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts smooth inner edges , have bad cracking and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust fexie poor condition

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges bad age cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

service light on

too much oil

Fail 8 Jul 2025 92,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts smooth inner edges , have bad cracking and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust fexie poor condition

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front wing and bumper damaged

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges bad age cracking and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

service light on

too much oil

Pass 2 Jul 2024 82,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both fronts sidewall damage and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

too much oil

too much oil and service light on

Fail 2 Jul 2024 82,744 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both fronts sidewall damage and age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

too much oil

too much oil and service light on

Pass 22 May 2023 70,460 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted up (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 70,460 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged both front tyres sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output misted up (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and has slight age cracking ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 63,810 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 63,810 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 63,141 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged deep cut on sidewall { not down to cords } (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

particulate filter full req good long run

Pass 20 Dec 2018 60,565 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 60,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 57,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,258 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 31,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,148 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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BE53 MUL 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 70.6%.

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 BE53 MUL, 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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BE53 MUL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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