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HV12 XBO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,524 mi
Last recorded180,524 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 XBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 180,524 miles

DRL lights not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 180,524 miles

DRL lights not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inner both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 172,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lenses both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 172,603 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lenses both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light & condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 95,805 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,812 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 76,849 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 67,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,103 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 45,195 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 42,556 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 39,050 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 39,050 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front brake starting to bind

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 XBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

HV12 XBO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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