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BN12 ZXG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 129,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,977 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 121,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2023 117,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 117,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wearing Bold (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 111,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 111,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Cords And Wearing Bold On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Top Bush On Link Bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush Pulled Out Of Casing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 106,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer corroded and holed ,reccomend replacement, see photos (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wipers slight smearing requires replacement

Rear Inner Tyre treads slightly run off and tread pattern undulating

Pass 4 Jun 2020 102,361 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 102,361 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 98,050 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 91,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,039 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 82,413 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 82,413 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 76,814 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 ZXG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

BN12 ZXG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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