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J5 LSV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,459 mi
Last recorded128,459 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LSV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 128,459 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 113,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,823 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2021 102,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,143 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,645 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cuts inner sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2018 56,626 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cuts inner sidewall

Pass 31 Jul 2017 46,423 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,378 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 27,978 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f inner tyre wall protector damaged

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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J5 LSV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red 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 J5 LSV, 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 J5 LSV registered?

J5 LSV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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