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EA12 VKJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,396 mi
Last recorded152,396 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 VKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 149,258 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 144,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 130,645 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 118,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 97,453 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 84,646 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 70,921 miles

lower engine tray clips broken (held by remaining clips )

Fail 19 May 2018 70,692 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

lower engine tray clips broken (held by remaining clips )

Pass 13 May 2017 56,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slightly

Offside Rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 21 May 2016 39,872 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 23,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,053 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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EA12 VKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EA12 VKJ, 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 EA12 VKJ registered?

EA12 VKJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EA12 VKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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