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2012 VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
General Information
- Registration ML12BUF
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model INSIGNIA
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1956cc
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- Expires 07 Feb 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 160,341 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 160,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,906 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
4 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 155,900 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
10 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,867 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025 16 Jun 202610 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 151,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
11 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 147,827 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
11 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 147,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front fog lamp not working
- TPMS lamp on
8 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 143,725 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,832 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022 16 Jun 20268 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,900 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2021 16 Jun 202626 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 129,828 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2020 16 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 129,646 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,116 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Bumper insecure both brackets broken ()
- under trays fitted
- Offside rear and front tyres both have sidewall damage
- Nearside Front Lower radiator bracket missing
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
2 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- under trays fitted
- Offside rear and front tyres both have sidewall damage
- Nearside Front Lower radiator bracket missing
- Front Lower Bumper insecure both brackets broken ()
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,373 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 16 Jun 20265 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 85,195 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2017 16 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,467 MI
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ML12BUF was registered on 2012-03-26
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