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BL12 PZV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL12 PZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,697 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 93,733 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 91,160 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 88,382 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 88,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,516 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 85,516 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 82,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,254 miles

Nearside Front headlight has moisture inside

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 78,103 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has moisture inside

Nearside Front indicator discoloured

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,793 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 56,394 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 47,325 miles

Front tyres getting low

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 37,688 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 27,695 miles

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

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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BL12 PZV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL12 PZV, 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 BL12 PZV registered?

BL12 PZV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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