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LG12 HBY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,001 mi
Last recorded145,001 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 HBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 145,001 miles

Both rear tyres have perishing

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Front gearbox bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Headlamps have condensation

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 140,840 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S & N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Water in headlamps

Pass 17 Jan 2023 131,281 miles

Antifreeze blow max

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Jan 2023 131,275 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Antifreeze blow max

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 117,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.03mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 103,833 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 90,854 miles

Nearside Front headlight water ingress

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 76,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 62,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 62,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 48,615 miles

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

both front tyres 4.0mm centre>1.6mm on both inner and outer edges 225/55 r17 101w

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,636 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55R17 97W (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre age cracked.

Rear brake discs slightly lipped.

Undertray fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 20,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 20,128 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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LG12 HBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LG12 HBY, 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 LG12 HBY registered?

LG12 HBY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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