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LV02 PAR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV02 PAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 160,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively AND PADS HAVE APPROX 1500 MILES AND DISC CORRODED (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 160,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively AND PADS HAVE APPROX 1500 MILES AND DISC CORRODED (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 153,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 153,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 146,087 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 146,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT MIDDLE BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 135,763 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres getting near tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 119,510 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 119,510 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 103,805 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 100,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover perished and dropped down.

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover perished and dropped down.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 100,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover perished and dropped down.

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover perished and dropped down.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 93,449 miles

Offside 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 93,449 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 77,718 miles

Front tyres just above the limit.

Nearside Front wiper worn but still clear the windscreen.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays loose.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,109 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in it.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,309 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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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LV02 PAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LV02 PAR, 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 LV02 PAR registered?

LV02 PAR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LV02 PAR safe to buy?

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