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DF12 MTZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Gold Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,136 mi
Last recorded100,136 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 MTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 100,136 miles

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,136 miles

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

Rear suspension arms corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,285 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near to side wall ()

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,397 miles

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

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 18 Dec 2019 63,397 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 61,721 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 59,067 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle.

Fail 21 Dec 2017 59,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

vehicle is fitted with covers and/or undertrays, unable to fully inspect some parts of the vehicle.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,158 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DF12 MTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Gold with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DF12 MTZ, 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 DF12 MTZ registered?

DF12 MTZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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