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J16 SAA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SAA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 77,293 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 70,623 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 63,420 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,255 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mmm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Condensation in both headlamps

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 48,359 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Heavily worn & Lipped.possibly below manufacturers recommended wear limit. Replacement advised. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Worn to between 2-3 mm in the main tread area but less on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. Replacement advised. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( As with the nearside front disc. ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( As with the nearside front tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise ALL tyres lightly cracking within the tread area of the tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 43,526 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 43,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 39,913 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,073 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 32,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 25,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to record smoke test

Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,351 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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J16 SAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J16 SAA, 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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J16 SAA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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