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GU12 BJZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,245 mi
Last recorded211,245 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 BJZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 211,245 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 207,713 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 203,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 199,040 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 194,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 189,619 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 186,237 miles

Front engine under tray cracked but still attached

Nearside Front under tray cracked but still attached

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front under tray cracked but still attached

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

Pass 11 Feb 2019 181,384 miles

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

Nearside Front wing liner insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays on nearside & offside floor damaged.

Fail 11 Feb 2019 181,382 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 62% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wing liner insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays on nearside & offside floor damaged.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 176,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 163,148 miles

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 12 Feb 2016 157,955 miles

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 12 Feb 2016 157,955 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn very close to limit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GU12 BJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 GU12 BJZ, 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 GU12 BJZ registered?

GU12 BJZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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The MOT history for GU12 BJZ 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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