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BN61 ZRV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,441 mi
Last recorded161,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 161,441 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 155,459 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps condensated

engine undertray slightly loose but not likely to become detatched

Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,571 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 135,603 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 123,433 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Fail 9 Jul 2019 123,433 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,826 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 112,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 103,753 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 95,142 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 85,312 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,377 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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BN61 ZRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BN61 ZRV, 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 BN61 ZRV registered?

BN61 ZRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is BN61 ZRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 ZRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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