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BN62 FRV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

213,872 mi
Last recorded213,872 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 FRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 213,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 213,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box and rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut in tread and at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge close to limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Oct 2024 193,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + System Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mounts - Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to items in rear

Fail 8 Oct 2024 193,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + System Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mounts - Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

Unable to check rear seatbelts due to items in rear

Pass 16 Oct 2023 157,621 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer Shield loose, rattling (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 157,621 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer Shield loose, rattling (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view Residue on inside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 122,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 114,105 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 113,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,657 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 76,135 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Aug 2016 57,063 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 45,788 miles

front tyres 3mm

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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BN62 FRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BN62 FRV, 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 BN62 FRV registered?

BN62 FRV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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