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HV12 LFL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,564 miles

Front Both headlamps have water ingress

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 99,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both headlamps have water ingress

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 94,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower radiator mount missing.

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 89,240 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip pad wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress into headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge/shoulder slightly misshaped

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress into headlamp unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Slight seepage of power steering fluid from power steering rack

Stone chips windscreen

Pass 27 Mar 2023 83,792 miles

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

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

both headlamp units water ingress but beam pattern okay

o/s/front tyre inner edge heavily worn ( close to legal limits)

small stone chips windscreen swept area

Pass 7 Apr 2022 77,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 70,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 70,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 66,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,046 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s head lamp condensating

Fail 19 Mar 2019 60,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

o/s head lamp condensating

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,087 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,299 miles

Weep around o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2017 43,299 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe slight blow

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Weep around o/s steering rack

n/s and o/s rear shock absorber bump stops loose

Pass 6 Apr 2016 34,740 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 24,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 24,523 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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HV12 LFL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,796cc petrol 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 HV12 LFL, 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 HV12 LFL registered?

HV12 LFL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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