2012 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0L Diesel · SJ62 UBM
2012 Vauxhall Insignia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 143,798 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL INSIGNIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,798 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SJ62 UBM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 143,798 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ62 UBM 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 (SJ62 UBM) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SJ62 UBM Mileage History
- 29/08/2023129,376 mi
- 03/09/2024134,931 mi+5,555 mi
- 02/09/2025138,787 mi+3,856 mi
- 02/09/2025138,787 mi
- 10/08/2026143,798 mi+5,011 mi
Average of roughly 4,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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