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BN12 NLO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,783 mi
Last recorded125,783 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 NLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 125,783 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

front indicator bulbs discoloured

Fail 25 Sep 2024 118,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front indicator bulbs discoloured

Pass 21 Aug 2023 108,851 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 101,096 miles

Rear Shock absorber piston covers loose

Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,373 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2021 96,365 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2020 92,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2020 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on edges 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

service light on

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,095 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 62,013 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 53,837 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 40,336 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 NLO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 NLO, 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

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What year was BN12 NLO registered?

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

Is BN12 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 NLO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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