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LP12 RVU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

204,055 mi
Last recorded204,055 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 RVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 204,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sleeve corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 204,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable sleeve corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2025 199,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity slightly reduced, close to excessive

Pass 11 Apr 2024 188,118 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 188,116 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 183,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 183,558 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,316 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear outer handbrake cable corroded/melted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 180,316 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess rear outer handbrake cable corroded/melted (1.1.15 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 180,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around bottom of gearbox pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable to rear axle (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 177,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges and also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Spring incorrectly fitted (upside down

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp loose

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 175,677 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front fog lamp loose

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 173,458 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 157,770 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 157,687 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 141,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 129,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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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LP12 RVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LP12 RVU, 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 LP12 RVU registered?

LP12 RVU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is LP12 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 RVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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