2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · C9 FAJ
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Dec 2012. Recorded mileage 147,143 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C9 FAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 147,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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C9 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Vauxhall Insignia (C9 FAJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
C9 FAJ Mileage History
- 10/01/2024125,956 mi
- 17/01/2024126,021 mi+65 mi
- 12/02/2025132,599 mi+6,578 mi
- 31/01/2026147,143 mi+14,544 mi
- 31/01/2026147,143 mi
Average of roughly 10,290 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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