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DE12 ZYV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,619 mi
Last recorded143,619 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 143,619 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + Edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken but doesnt effect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing water ingress but doesnt effect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 143,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 mm and Cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cords due to perished and splitting. Also fitted incorrectly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm + Edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Broken but doesnt effect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing water ingress but doesnt effect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 137,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing moisture condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing moisture condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 137,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing moisture condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Allowing moisture condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 132,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 125,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 117,117 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 117,110 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 108,877 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2020 101,337 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 92,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 83,948 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 83,945 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 73,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 62,387 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 50,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

Offside 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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DE12 ZYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 ZYV, 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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DE12 ZYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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