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MJ12 JLU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,180 mi
Last recorded142,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 JLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 142,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel pipes corroded [neck]

Fail 28 Feb 2026 142,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel pipes corroded [neck]

Pass 15 Feb 2025 130,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,431 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 120,430 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,968 miles

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

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

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

svs light on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2022 99,735 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 89,852 miles

Condensation in NS headlamp

OSR tyre stepped

Fail 1 Mar 2021 89,850 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Condensation in NS headlamp

Condensation in OS headlamp

OSR shocker cover loose

OSR tyre stepped

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brakes sticking slightly

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 69,962 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 61,220 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 61,220 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper split

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 52,460 miles

front pads and discs worn

rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 27 Feb 2017 52,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front pads and discs worn

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,191 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,662 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MJ12 JLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel 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 MJ12 JLU, 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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MJ12 JLU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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