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BN12 NKU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,621 mi
Last recorded88,621 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Pass 11 Mar 2022 82,059 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 74,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 66,526 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 65,996 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,143 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 45,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 45,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 37,711 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 30,215 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 23,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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 NKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 NKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN12 NKU?

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What year was BN12 NKU registered?

BN12 NKU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is BN12 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 NKU 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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