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BV12 KVO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,361 mi
Last recorded166,361 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 166,361 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 156,104 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 146,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 146,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 137,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 130,489 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 127,050 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 124,254 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 121,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 118,518 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 118,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 112,640 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,160 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 85,160 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 53,340 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 14,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 5,321 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 5,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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BV12 KVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BV12 KVO, 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 BV12 KVO registered?

BV12 KVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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The MOT history for BV12 KVO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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