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LJ12 KDU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,112 mi
Last recorded190,112 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 190,112 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,465 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box corroded with slight leak on seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 115,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 164,245 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,348 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,874 miles

Coolant level low

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 80,894 miles

Emissions not tested Due to no engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 74,544 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 74,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 zr18 100y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre beginning to wear on edges

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear beginning to wear out of shape

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 67,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45 zr18 100w (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit showing 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear beginning to wear out of shape

oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 60,049 miles

eml on

rear tyres age cracking and feathering

Pass 25 Apr 2016 48,806 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 36,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KDU, 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 KDU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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