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MF12 LBJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,265 mi
Last recorded74,265 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 74,265 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 62,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,535 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes ferrules corroded ( at joint under vehicle's floor) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 57,535 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both front to rear under vehicle's floor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes ferrules corroded ( at joint under vehicle's floor) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pump to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 54,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 50,828 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 17 Jan 2022 50,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2021 47,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2021 47,594 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,820 miles

advise nearside rear brake pads heat damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 37,169 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI BLOWING

Fail 22 Jan 2018 37,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVISE BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAT DAMAGED

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI BLOWING

Pass 24 Jan 2017 32,449 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SLIGHTLY BLOWN

Fail 24 Jan 2017 32,449 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

ADVISE EXHAUST FRONT FLEXI SLIGHTLY BLOWN

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY LIPPED

Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,179 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 3 Mar 2016 28,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,187 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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MF12 LBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF12 LBJ, 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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MF12 LBJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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