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BN12 MGZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,665 mi
Last recorded126,665 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 126,665 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer wing damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2024 105,967 miles

both head lights condensated at top sections / advise attention

Fail 30 Jan 2024 105,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s warning light on dash (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working n/s/r inner side light inop / note warning on dash (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator o/s/f brake pads worn down lower than n/s/f brake pads / note slight binding on o/s/f brake (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear coil springs broken at lower sections -- n/s/r - o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both head lights condensated at top sections / advise attention

slight imbalance on front brakes in operation

Pass 20 Jan 2023 98,954 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 91,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 May 2021 78,668 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Fail 12 May 2021 78,667 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

Pass 4 Jun 2020 69,878 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 69,877 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,863 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,748 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 33,445 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 24,071 miles

o/s/f wiper smearing

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 MGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 BN12 MGZ, 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 MGZ registered?

BN12 MGZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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