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BV12 XLU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 XLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,596 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONT (4.4.3 (a))

WATER INGRESS BOTH HEADLAMPS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,718 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTED WITH WATER (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 72,718 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTED WITH WATER (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 66,625 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front misted with water (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 61,786 miles

nearside headlamp misted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,810 miles

nearside head lamp misted

Fail 22 Feb 2022 56,810 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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))

nearside head lamp misted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 51,697 miles

nearside headlight misted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,697 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

nearside headlight misted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 47,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,047 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,697 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 26,765 miles

both rear tyres approaching wear bars

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Dec 2015 19,512 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 13,361 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 13,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 XLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

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

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