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GL12 EXM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 EXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 88,474 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2026 88,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 80,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 75,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 71,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,326 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,083 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 56,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3/4000 miles (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))

Pass 22 May 2018 47,259 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,649 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is stepped

Pass 2 Jul 2016 25,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

o/s/f wiper blade rubber split but still clearing windscreen effectively

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,894 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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GL12 EXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GL12 EXM, 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 GL12 EXM registered?

GL12 EXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is GL12 EXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL12 EXM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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