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DK12 HHT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,254 mi
Last recorded142,254 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 142,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 130,178 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,210 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 104,589 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 93,527 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear reversing light not working

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,979 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 86,979 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 75,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 73,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 64,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,269 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,158 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,158 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some items

nearside front tyre worn outer edge and perished

Fail 21 Oct 2014 39,715 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,715 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads worn low

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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DK12 HHT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DK12 HHT, 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 DK12 HHT registered?

DK12 HHT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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