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BV12 KWU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,871 mi
Last recorded136,871 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,871 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 132,715 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,247 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 130,000 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 126,205 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,944 miles

Front Engine - Top cover & Under tray fitted

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Nearside Front Damage front bumper

Pass 8 Oct 2019 119,743 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,910 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 96,704 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,260 miles

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

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 KWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KWU, 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 KWU registered?

BV12 KWU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is BV12 KWU safe to buy?

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