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LJ12 KGV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,210 mi
Last recorded134,210 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 134,210 miles

Nearside Front moisture in headlight unit

Offside Front moisture in headlight unit

Fail 16 Jul 2026 134,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front moisture in headlight unit

Offside Front moisture in headlight unit

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 127,479 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 127,479 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour O/s and n/s white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner shoulder showing cord (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 118,769 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 118,769 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 110,549 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2022 107,950 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2021 104,504 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 101,009 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 95,087 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,087 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2018 87,514 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 76,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,326 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,894 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 KGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KGV, 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 KGV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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