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MK12 BXL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,069 mi
Last recorded154,069 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK12 BXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 154,069 miles

Fuel filter damp

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 145,596 miles

Slight leak from fuel filter

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 138,368 miles

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 138,366 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 120,843 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 118,055 miles

Under tray fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2020 118,043 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,068 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 101,467 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 101,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 91,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 63,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MK12 BXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MK12 BXL, 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 MK12 BXL registered?

MK12 BXL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is MK12 BXL safe to buy?

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