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DV12 BBN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 56,175 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 56,175 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,717 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 51,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 48,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 43,467 miles

Condensation in both headlights.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,184 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 31,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 27,999 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 8 Dec 2020 24,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 24,410 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 21,157 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 19,103 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 17,001 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 13,401 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 9,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 7,223 miles

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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DV12 BBN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV12 BBN, 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 DV12 BBN registered?

DV12 BBN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DV12 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 BBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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