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L17 SKL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,048 mi
Last recorded104,048 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 SKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 104,048 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 95,086 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2025 95,078 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leaks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive bad leak at engine, SUSPECT oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 87,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 87,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,968 miles

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

underside covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2023 74,968 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

underside covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 73,534 miles

Front bumper damaged but secure

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,973 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 43,907 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 42,098 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 42,098 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 29,439 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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L17 SKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L17 SKL, 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 L17 SKL registered?

L17 SKL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is L17 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 SKL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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