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LJ12 BEU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,471 mi
Last recorded117,471 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 117,471 miles

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,010 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 108,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 98,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,607 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 84,834 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,453 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,271 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,457 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C

Pass 27 Jan 2016 46,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near bald at very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emission pass 0.11k

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 46,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald at very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit near bald at very inner edge (4.1.E.1)

emission pass 0.11k

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,421 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.02k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Feb 2015 36,262 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Diesel emissions passed,0.02k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LJ12 BEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LJ12 BEU, 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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LJ12 BEU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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