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CY12 JWC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,263 mi
Last recorded138,263 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 JWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 138,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Lamp inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,203 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 130,187 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 50% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively very worn and liped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 119,932 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,850 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 107,844 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 97,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No coolant in header tank.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,829 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No coolant in header tank.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 94,607 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 94,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 85,595 miles

Both rear shocker bump stop/dust cover loose

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 85,595 miles

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

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

Both rear shocker bump stop/dust cover loose

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,160 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge/ tread stepped

Offside Front 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 Sep 2017 67,918 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 59,681 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,030 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 JWC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JWC, 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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CY12 JWC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 7 August 2012.

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