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DE12 CZA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,745 mi
Last recorded118,745 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 118,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,139 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 110,139 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 100,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 81,550 miles

both front tyres badly cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2021 81,547 miles

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 Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged wheel bearing abs ring split (7.12 (a))

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

both front tyres badly cracking

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,502 miles

both rear tyres getting low plus perished and cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2019 70,252 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 70,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 62,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 59,268 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 44,763 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 26,982 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 26,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,997 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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DE12 CZA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE12 CZA, 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 DE12 CZA registered?

DE12 CZA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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