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LJ12 BFU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,174 mi
Last recorded69,174 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BFU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 69,174 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 65,472 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,767 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,204 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has condensation , not effecting beam pattern

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

Offside Front headlight has condensation , not effecting beam pattern

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 55,862 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 55,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 51,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 42,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 42,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,018 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 38,018 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 34,015 miles

Front *2 tyres side wall has cuts but no cords exposed.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 29,671 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,079 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 24,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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 BFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFU, 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 LJ12 BFU registered?

LJ12 BFU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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