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DA12 ZFT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ZFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 133,918 miles

Lower early sign of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2025 129,661 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Fail 18 Jan 2025 129,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Pass 24 Jan 2024 118,786 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 118,774 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim distorted . leaking air from this area (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 118,757 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 118,744 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,924 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Fail 12 Jan 2023 106,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,312 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2022 94,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2021 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 82,255 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. facing engine block obvious welding exposed (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.5 total, mean result 2.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower control arms, housing of bush nearly incomplete (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge chords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower sill cover damaged

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front , heavily by engine mount and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 71,374 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction n.s screen cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 71,377 miles

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction n.s screen cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

unable to open boot lid

Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,467 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 60,453 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' and o/s wipe area (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,293 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,541 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,225 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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DA12 ZFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA12 ZFT, 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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DA12 ZFT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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