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DG12 SZL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

172,380 mi
Last recorded172,380 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 172,380 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scoring inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold inner edge x1 closes to cords 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 172,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a large cut inner side wall 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc is scoring inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bold inner edge x1 closes to cords 245 45 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 160,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 160,891 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 148,750 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 148,750 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both fronts x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount knocking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,421 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 119,968 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 119,968 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured front & rear both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs very worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,154 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust flexi worn

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 93,912 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 83,272 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 83,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,443 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,418 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 56,418 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 44,548 miles

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 SZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG12 SZL, 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 DG12 SZL registered?

DG12 SZL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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