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LJ12 BND

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

137,476 mi
Last recorded137,476 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BND
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 137,476 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 133,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 133,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 127,819 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 127,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 119,356 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 113,143 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 113,137 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 106,505 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 96,077 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 96,074 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high no patten (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,262 miles

minor oil leak undertray damp

rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside Front anti roll link slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2018 87,262 miles

Offside Front anti roll link slight play

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

minor oil leak undertray damp

rear tyres inner edges worn

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 BND is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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