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DG12 NKO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

138,868 mi
Last recorded138,868 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 NKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 138,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 138,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 130,725 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,741 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 113,473 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative not operating correctly (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative not operating correctly (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,041 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 94,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,233 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,048 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 71,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertays

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 51,774 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very low (3.5.1g)

Rear unable to open tailgate from outside of car advise check,.assessed from rear seats ,,

engine cover under car,.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front 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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DG12 NKO 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 DG12 NKO, 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 DG12 NKO registered?

DG12 NKO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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