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BF12 NHL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,041 mi
Last recorded166,041 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,041 miles

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

condensation in headlights

rear subframe corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2025 166,041 miles

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

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

condensation in headlights

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2024 163,160 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Offside Front headlamp condensated

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 157,946 miles

Front Headlamps have condensation but not effecting beam

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 157,944 miles

Nearside Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamps have condensation but not effecting beam

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning center lamp of 3 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 154,250 miles

Both head lamps condensation on inside

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,778 miles

Both headlamps are condensated

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 12 Dec 2020 142,081 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock dust cover loose

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock dust cover loose

Pass 16 Dec 2019 135,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2019 135,016 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Side light not working

Pass 14 Dec 2018 123,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 113,363 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2017 113,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,847 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,831 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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BF12 NHL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 BF12 NHL, 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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BF12 NHL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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