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FB51 JLB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (24 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate96%

Mileage

253,893 mi
Last recorded253,893 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB51 JLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 253,893 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2026 158,877 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 246,774 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 241,924 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 143,619 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (Front bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 237,300 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 137,344 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front offside and nearside drop link slightly crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 137,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear front control arm bush got play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front offside and nearside drop link slightly crack (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 231,486 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 129,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 225,438 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 120,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rubber cut to outer sidewall. worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 218,547 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear off both to front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 208,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 101,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 188,605 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,304 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 145,216 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 101,516 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,713 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inside edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 58,625 miles

No printout due to being to clean

Pass 26 Jan 2015 48,521 miles

both rear tyres worn low 2mm limit1.6mm

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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FB51 JLB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 96%.

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 FB51 JLB, 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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FB51 JLB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 January 2012.

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