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DC12 HGM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,458 mi
Last recorded134,458 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 134,458 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 134,456 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 134,454 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rears. (1.2.1 (f))

front and rear subframes corroded.

Fail 22 Aug 2024 134,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rears. (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 133,305 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 133,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,237 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 120,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 101,723 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2021 101,675 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and condensation in headlamp (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 87,822 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 75,453 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 64,277 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 64,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 53,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight bind in brake

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 38,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DC12 HGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DC12 HGM, 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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DC12 HGM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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