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BV12 OSW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,272 mi
Last recorded123,272 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 123,272 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases along seem (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre valve has a chrome trim on, not allowing full inspection of valve

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps have condensation on inside of lense, but aim ok at time of test

Fail 3 Feb 2026 123,272 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases along seem (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre valve has a chrome trim on, not allowing full inspection of valve

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened noisey on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps have condensation on inside of lense, but aim ok at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2025 115,175 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer n/s seem (6.1.2 (a))

both n/s/f and n/s/r valves have chrome trims on, not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Jan 2025 115,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer n/s seem (6.1.2 (a))

both n/s/f and n/s/r valves have chrome trims on, not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,880 miles

All valve stems covered in chrome trims not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 107,880 miles

All valve stems covered in chrome trims not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 99,338 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,549 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 81,238 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 69,244 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,937 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 54,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Mar 2015 40,164 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 38,773 miles

both rear tyres inner edges going out of shape

Fail 3 Feb 2015 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edges going out of shape

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 OSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV12 OSW, 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 OSW registered?

BV12 OSW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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