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DL12 PYW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,210 mi
Last recorded184,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 PYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 184,210 miles

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

condensation in headlamps and lenses slightly deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Fail 6 Dec 2022 184,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

condensation in headlamps and lenses slightly deteriorated

front/rear exhaust joint corroded/deteriorated

surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 153,794 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 6 Dec 2021 153,789 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding and wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake disc and pads been getting hot and pads wearing low

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Dec 2020 118,473 miles

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside suspension and exhaust components

Fail 3 Dec 2020 118,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

condensation in nearside headlamp

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

surface corrosion to underside suspension and exhaust components

Pass 18 Dec 2019 97,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 95,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,842 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,783 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 PYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PYW, 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 PYW registered?

DL12 PYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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