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BF12 NEO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,452 mi
Last recorded163,452 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 163,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning tail light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 144,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 144,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x2 (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 100,100 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 100,100 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both Sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 88,511 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,344 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp condensate

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 64,096 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,647 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 45,686 miles

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 45,686 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes got very hot and pads low

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 34,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BF12 NEO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF12 NEO, 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 BF12 NEO registered?

BF12 NEO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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