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DL12 DFK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,059 mi
Last recorded84,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 DFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 84,059 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 84,055 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both.HID FITTED (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 73,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 67,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

coolant low

exhaust corroded

oil level slightly high

Pass 21 Jun 2023 65,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s o\s (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil level slightly high

Fail 21 Jun 2023 65,003 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n\s o\s (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n\s o\s (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n\s o\s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n\s o\s (1.2.1 (f))

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

oil level slightly high

Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 58,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 55,649 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 55,649 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 51,813 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 46,751 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2017 40,219 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 40,219 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 34,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear kids seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 29,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on tread

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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DL12 DFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DL12 DFK, 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 DL12 DFK registered?

DL12 DFK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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