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BN12 LVJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,227 mi
Last recorded122,227 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 LVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 122,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,862 miles

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

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

Offside of front bumper damaged

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 109,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside of front bumper damaged

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

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

Water in offside rear lamp

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,087 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 98,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 88,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 88,899 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 86,243 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 74,322 miles

Offside Rear tyre low on tread, feathered inner edge and perished with small cuts in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords feathered inner edge and perished (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread, feathered inner edge and perished with small cuts in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2016 62,095 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,355 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 LVJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN12 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

Is BN12 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 LVJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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