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DA12 ZSZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

83,207 mi
Last recorded83,207 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 ZSZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,207 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 83,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 81,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 72,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 72,119 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear brake caliper damp (no visible leaks)

Pass 28 Jun 2021 67,700 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 63,697 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 63,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Water on inside lens (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 56,421 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,808 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre has small cut to inner side wall (no cords showing)

Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,796 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s/f (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 24,366 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 ZSZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSZ, 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 DA12 ZSZ registered?

DA12 ZSZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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