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BN12 TPU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,224 mi
Last recorded151,224 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 TPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 151,224 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 142,436 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 142,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 128,552 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 128,552 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber outer dust covers insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2022 115,618 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output head lamp damp inside (4.1.4 (b))

n/s & o/s rear shock absorber outer dust covers insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2021 102,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,409 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 87,409 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,453 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 53,268 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 42,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,982 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 41,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 35,685 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 TPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

BN12 TPU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is BN12 TPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 TPU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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