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HJ62 OLV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,045 mi
Last recorded125,045 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 125,045 miles

Front Front flexi pipe deteriorated but functions correctly

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 125,034 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Front Front flexi pipe deteriorated but functions correctly

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,832 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 101,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 85,036 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 85,036 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 61,737 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,772 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 53,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 50,310 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 50,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 37,510 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 35,987 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 33,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 30,388 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,030 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,885 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 18,397 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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HJ62 OLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ62 OLV, 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 HJ62 OLV registered?

HJ62 OLV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 September 2012.

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