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LJ12 BOU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,030 mi
Last recorded155,030 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 155,030 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 146,991 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 136,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,403 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Condensated/water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 113,016 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Condensated/water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 96,812 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 85,482 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,761 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 74,761 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,651 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn to 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,198 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 33,317 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

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 BOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

LJ12 BOU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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