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BT12 HVM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,021 mi
Last recorded100,021 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 HVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 100,021 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 99,997 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 90,338 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 81,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Track control arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 76,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 76,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 72,147 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 67,729 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 65,402 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,127 miles

Slight pitting rear brake discs

Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,392 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 48,831 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 41,939 miles

Slight bind offside front brake

Fail 10 May 2016 41,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight bind offside front brake

Pass 18 May 2015 36,386 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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BT12 HVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT12 HVM, 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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BT12 HVM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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