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BN12 BNO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,318 mi
Last recorded183,318 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 BNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 183,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2025 172,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 172,573 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 163,529 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 149,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 139,897 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 129,015 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 129,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear different size spring fitted than the offside rear?

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner edge also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

engine misfire/hunting on idle intermittent

Pass 21 Feb 2019 104,254 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both rear tyres slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 95,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 81,853 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,660 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,095 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 7 Mar 2016 67,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45w18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45w18 (4.1.E.1)

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 7 Feb 2015 55,500 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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BN12 BNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 BN12 BNO, 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 BN12 BNO registered?

BN12 BNO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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