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LJ12 BJU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,477 mi
Last recorded91,477 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 91,477 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 14 Apr 2025 91,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread depth and also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2024 83,106 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,211 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 75,192 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 May 2022 72,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 67,148 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 62,324 miles

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))

Fail 29 May 2020 62,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,712 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 55,712 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 49,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 49,000 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned Fitted to nearside, should be either central or to offside of vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 43,128 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 37,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,590 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 30,427 miles

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

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

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 BJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 BJU, 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 BJU registered?

LJ12 BJU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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