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DK12 HJA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

173,062 mi
Last recorded173,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 HJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 173,062 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 173,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 172,324 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 170,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 167,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 158,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 150,435 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 150,412 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 141,960 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 134,615 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 128,459 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 120,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,256 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,686 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,640 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,365 miles

Nearside rear pads slight damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2016 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front small cut

Rear bump stops dettatched

Pass 4 Nov 2015 56,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 38,622 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 Nov 2014 38,622 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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 HJA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DK12 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

DK12 HJA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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