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BN12 LSU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,791 mi
Last recorded104,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 104,791 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 104,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,146 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 90,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding on inner edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,906 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,944 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 73,521 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 60,837 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 68,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 62,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 52,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 44,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 44,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 34,021 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

BN12 LSU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BN12 LSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 LSU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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