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CB02 ELB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,862 mi
Last recorded189,862 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB02 ELB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 189,862 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 189,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose stud broken (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 179,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 165,814 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 165,814 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 157,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 154,347 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,848 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 151,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn below 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 139,462 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 139,462 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 122,463 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on inside of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 122,338 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 102,782 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 102,782 miles

Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 85,230 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,490 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 75,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 75,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,206 miles

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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CB02 ELB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CB02 ELB, 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 CB02 ELB registered?

CB02 ELB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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