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BT12 HVN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,282 mi
Last recorded83,282 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,282 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,443 miles

Rear both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 76,443 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 68,358 miles

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2023 68,356 miles

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

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

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 10 Oct 2022 61,082 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,163 miles

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

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

Fail 22 Oct 2021 56,163 miles

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,209 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 51,067 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 49,889 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 46,626 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 46,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 34,439 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HVN 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 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 BT12 HVN, 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 BT12 HVN registered?

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

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