2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · BF12 PLV
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 161,331 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BF12 PLV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 161,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF12 PLV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (BF12 PLV) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BF12 PLV Mileage History
- 12/05/2023144,621 mi
- 07/06/2024148,269 mi+3,648 mi
- 07/07/2025161,323 mi+13,054 mi
- 11/07/2025161,331 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 7,715 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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