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BN12 NGO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,700 mi
Last recorded159,700 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,700 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,106 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 141,072 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,819 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 117,445 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 107,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,680 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 89,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 84,321 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 84,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,879 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 53,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,312 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 44,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 40,042 miles

Front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Dec 2014 11,552 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 NGO 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 76.5%.

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 NGO, 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 NGO registered?

BN12 NGO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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The MOT history for BN12 NGO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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