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HV12 WBE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,071 mi
Last recorded57,071 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 WBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 57,071 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 52,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 52,196 miles

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 50,787 miles

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 49,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 23 Feb 2022 49,533 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation inside headlamp unit

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 20 Feb 2021 48,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front discs lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 48,634 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2019 44,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 36,396 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 31,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 May 2017 31,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 25,491 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 18,791 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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 WBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBE, 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 WBE registered?

HV12 WBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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