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DF12 RKZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,579 mi
Last recorded101,579 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 RKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,579 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 101,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,533 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper split

noisey flywheel

Pass 7 Nov 2022 93,121 miles

Rear rear wiper split

Fail 7 Nov 2022 93,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 29 Sep 2021 88,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 73,605 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 3 Jan 2019 62,571 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 58,103 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,079 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,928 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 47,773 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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DF12 RKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 RKZ registered?

DF12 RKZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is DF12 RKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 RKZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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