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LJ12 KHY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,588 mi
Last recorded171,588 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 KHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 171,588 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective water inside both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing broken, taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy vibration from engine, flywheel area

offside rear tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2024 157,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged, structural rigidity not reduced

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 148,397 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s mirror damaged & slight repair

Pass 20 Sep 2022 138,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamps condensated

chip to screen

o/s/f window not opening

steering notchy

Fail 20 Sep 2022 138,769 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both headlamps condensated

chip to screen

o/s/f window not opening

steering notchy

Pass 20 Sep 2021 120,016 miles

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

centre exhaust section corroding

chips to screen

n/s headlamp condensated & holding water

Pass 22 Sep 2020 107,195 miles

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Both front tyres worn to edges and slight damage to outer walls

Nail in o/s/f tyre

Slight damage to o/s and n/s rear suspension arms (boomerang arms)

n/s sill damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,195 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake discs worn and lipped

Both front tyres worn to edges and slight damage to outer walls

Slight damage to o/s and n/s rear suspension arms (boomerang arms)

n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2019 87,449 miles

Service lamp on

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,008 miles

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,129 miles

chips to screen

front brake pads worn

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn low

Fail 29 Jun 2017 49,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips to screen

front brake pads worn

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn low

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,319 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,796 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 29,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 24,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

winter tyres fitted

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 KHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 KHY, 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 KHY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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