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GJ12 SBY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,504 mi
Last recorded212,504 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 SBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 212,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 212,504 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 198,011 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 183,316 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 169,554 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 169,554 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre misshaped

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 156,853 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 145,611 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 144,856 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 144,846 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 144,829 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 135,533 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 135,532 miles

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

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 22 Nov 2017 125,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 114,190 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 109,598 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 68,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 68,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2015 26,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 25,588 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 SBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SBY, 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 SBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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