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DE12 FTT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

192,712 mi
Last recorded192,712 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 192,712 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lens slightly defective

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Fail 17 Jul 2025 192,710 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lens slightly defective

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 27 Jul 2024 181,914 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear underbody surface corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 14 Jun 2023 167,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 165,417 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 156,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 141,407 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 141,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,362 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 105,770 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,744 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,068 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,764 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FTT 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 73.3%.

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 FTT, 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 FTT registered?

DE12 FTT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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