2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · FP12 BZW

The Vauxhall Insignia presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 November 2025 at 168,743 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior pass on 6 November 2024 at 148,765 miles also showed a clean sheet. The only blemish is a failed test logged on 6 November 2024 at 148,721 miles, which the DVSA record lists with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or measurement discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has cleared every valid roadworthiness assessment for over three years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 12,053 miles, high for a 2012 car but consistent with steady use rather than neglect. The record shows 101,409 miles on 5 June 2022, climbing to 120,500 by 6 June 2023, then a sharp jump to 148,721 by November 2024, and 168,743 by November 2025. That 28,000-mile surge across the 2024 to 2025 period points to heavy commuting or business use in the later years. No long standing gaps appear; tests were spaced within standard twelve-month windows. Given the clean advisory history, no recurring suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or corrosion issues were flagged by testers. The absence of advisories across five tests suggests previous owners addressed wear before each examination or the car simply wore lightly for its mileage. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, subframe corrosion, and binding calipers, as MOT passes do not measure remaining tyre life or hidden drivetrain fatigue at 168,743 miles. Verify the 6 November 2024 fail with no defects against DVSA paperwork to confirm it was a clerical retry, not a suppressed fault. Otherwise the history supports a mechanically sound high-mileage vehicle with disciplined test compliance.