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LJ12 BGK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,681 mi
Last recorded133,681 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 133,681 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 133,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 126,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread below 2mm inner edge no tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,406 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 118,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 110,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,134 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,134 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 94,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm & worn off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 94,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm & worn off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 79,099 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 65,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,144 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 51,144 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 41,141 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,531 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 33,359 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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LJ12 BGK 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 70.6%.

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 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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