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CY12 GDV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,863 mi
Last recorded140,863 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 GDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 140,863 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 140,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,697 miles

Both Headlamps Have Moisture In Them

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Fail 13 Mar 2025 124,697 miles

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

Both Headlamps Have Moisture In Them

Rear Tyres Wearing On Inner Edges

Pass 7 Mar 2024 108,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 92,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,419 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,419 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,508 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2021 67,508 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 46,083 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,944 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 27,944 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 20,935 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 20,935 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 12,730 miles

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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CY12 GDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 CY12 GDV, 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 CY12 GDV registered?

CY12 GDV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is CY12 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 GDV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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