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GJ12 PSX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,945 mi
Last recorded187,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 PSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 187,945 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 187,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

fan belt spiltting

Pass 14 Jun 2024 176,590 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted down both sides.

Fail 5 Jun 2024 176,291 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both rear coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both rear lights. (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlights. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted down both sides.

Pass 22 May 2023 164,974 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 158,340 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 145,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 145,630 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 141,430 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 119,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 97,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 82,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,835 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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GJ12 PSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ12 PSX, 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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GJ12 PSX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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