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EM12 LES

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,519 mi
Last recorded74,519 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM12 LES
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,519 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing badly on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have slight corrosion on outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded, but not not holed or blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2024 64,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 55,603 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 91,740 miles

Brake discs rusty

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very strong on edges RECOMMEND replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak

Rear Condensation behind lens Nearside + Offside

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 5 Aug 2022 77,519 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 35,937 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,633 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2020 58,824 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2019 54,772 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 54,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 48,130 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking and worn inner edges

Pass 11 Aug 2017 42,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Fail 11 Aug 2017 42,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Nearside Rear tyre cut inner sidewall

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,600 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2015 28,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 28,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EM12 LES is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EM12 LES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EM12 LES?

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What year was EM12 LES registered?

EM12 LES is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is EM12 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM12 LES shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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