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LV12 LAV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 LAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,683 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 95,874 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop loose in its mounting

Offside Rear bump stop loose in its mounting

Fail 30 Nov 2024 95,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop loose in its mounting

Offside Rear bump stop loose in its mounting

Pass 16 Dec 2023 93,310 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Dec 2022 89,567 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2021 82,982 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 23 Dec 2020 80,541 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 71,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,823 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 47,748 miles

Item removed from the drivers view of the road prior to test.

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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LV12 LAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LV12 LAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV12 LAV registered?

LV12 LAV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is LV12 LAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 LAV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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