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MJ12 LJY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,926 mi
Last recorded63,926 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 LJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 63,926 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 57,985 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlight lenses misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes slight binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several chips/cracks in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 48,954 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective misting in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 48,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp lens slightly defective misting in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.8mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened diusc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 3.0mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 34,645 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pads low and discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 28,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 23,345 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 16,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 10,445 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 10,280 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2016 9,799 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 7,921 miles

code 82

cut in n/s/f tyre near cords

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 LJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJY, 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 MJ12 LJY registered?

MJ12 LJY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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