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CE12 MGU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,438 mi
Last recorded162,438 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 MGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 162,438 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 154,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 137,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 126,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 112,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 100,014 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 100,014 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 94,401 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 94,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,076 miles

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 72,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 60,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake has evidence of binding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum limit (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake has evidence of binding

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 60,271 miles

NSF tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,041 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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CE12 MGU 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 85.7%.

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 CE12 MGU, 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 CE12 MGU registered?

CE12 MGU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is CE12 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 MGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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