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BK12 DVN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 DVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 120,360 miles

All 3 Exhaust Mounts Excessively Corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged, Bottom Half But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorbers Shafts Corroded, And Rubber Covers Split

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Mounts Corroded Not Excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 120,360 miles

All 3 Exhaust Mounts Excessively Corroded

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged, Bottom Half But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Inner Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorbers Shafts Corroded, And Rubber Covers Split

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Rear Mounts Corroded Not Excessively (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 118,825 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 118,824 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 114,046 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 114,046 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,103 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

engine noise

Fail 3 Feb 2023 109,102 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn though to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front condensation in headlight

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine noise

Pass 14 Feb 2022 99,843 miles

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

Offside Rear OSR brake caliper possible leak found wet with brake fluid

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 84,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 76,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 73,517 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 73,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,405 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,266 miles

nearside rear tyre tread worn to legal limits

offside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 16 Feb 2016 43,599 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 32,606 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 32,606 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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BK12 DVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK12 DVN, 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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BK12 DVN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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