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LJ12 BGV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,473 mi
Last recorded108,473 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 108,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 102,088 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 96,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,674 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 90,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,353 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 71,450 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 71,448 miles

Exhaust system insecure Has a fractured bolt securing the pipes together (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,136 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,735 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,346 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,223 miles

REAR Seatbelts Not Tested Due To Childseats Being Fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,395 miles

REAR Seatbelts Not Tested Due To Childseats Being Fitted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 32,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

REAR Seatbelts Not Tested Due To Childseats Being Fitted

Reverse light working incorrectly

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

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 BGV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BGV, 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 BGV registered?

LJ12 BGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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