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BN12 MHE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,153 mi
Last recorded149,153 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 MHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 149,153 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 144,517 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 137,310 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 131,595 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 122,863 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 122,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 112,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 105,320 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 99,614 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,519 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 91,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 71,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 58,097 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 58,097 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,146 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2015 48,146 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge

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 MHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 MHE, 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 MHE registered?

BN12 MHE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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