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EX12 OBJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,724 mi
Last recorded136,724 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 OBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 136,724 miles

Center exhaust silencer slight exhaust gas leak from casing

Small stone chips windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2025 128,918 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlight unit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2024 122,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress into lamp unit and onto lens (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 122,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water ingress into lamp unit and onto lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip windscreen zone a less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 116,781 miles

Nearside Front tyre winter type tyre ( all other tyres summer type)

both rear shock absorber upper covers come adrift from bump stops

exhaust system very rusty/corroded to mounting points and flanges

rear bumper damage n/side

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 12 Jul 2022 110,178 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 110,117 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 104,522 miles

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 2 Aug 2021 104,522 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2020 97,546 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED & SLIGHTLY BLOWING AT SEAM.

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,729 miles

advise replacement of wiper blades

advise slight corrosion in nsf side lamp unit

advise surface cracks in osr tyre advise replacement

Pass 14 Apr 2018 85,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 77,525 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,379 miles

nsr brake binding slightly

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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EX12 OBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX12 OBJ, 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 EX12 OBJ registered?

EX12 OBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is EX12 OBJ safe to buy?

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