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LJ62 CEX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 CEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 88,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 88,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 79,972 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output moisture in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning middle bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge, perished and sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished with Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 78,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Ingress (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished with Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 76,966 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Moisture Ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Moisture Ingress (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,533 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 9 Jun 2022 74,285 miles

Undertrays Conceal Underbody Components

Pass 27 Jan 2022 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Ingress within Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 72,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture Ingress within Headlamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 72,554 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 72,215 miles

Nearside Headlight has water Ingress into Lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2020 71,806 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Deteriorated and Dust cover Adrift

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 70,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Bump Stop Deteriorated and Dust cover Adrift

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip Outside Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,390 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,825 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

N/S/R tyre worn heavily on inner edge on raised tread block

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,758 miles

Under trays fitter unable to fully inspect underside fully

Pass 9 Oct 2015 36,301 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 36,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LJ62 CEX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LJ62 CEX, 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 LJ62 CEX registered?

LJ62 CEX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 October 2012.

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