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LJ12 BLF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,709 mi
Last recorded178,709 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 178,709 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 158,682 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020
Pass 1 Apr 2019 64,774 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))

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

Offside Rear bump stop is broken and the shock absorber cover has fallen down.

Rear brakes are binding, off side rear has been hot.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 58,940 miles

both rear tyres worn choppy on inner edges

small cut in off side rear tyre- not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 35,508 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 35,508 miles

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,339 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 BLF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF registered?

LJ12 BLF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for LJ12 BLF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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