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LJ12 BNY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,966 mi
Last recorded109,966 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 109,966 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 95,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 86,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 79,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 79,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre and worn on outer edge ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 71,953 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Head light deteriorated (moisture)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 40,251 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 34,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish, also stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack and perish, also stepped on inner edge

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 4 Mar 2015 28,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BNY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BNY, 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 BNY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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