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DL12 RZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,279 mi
Last recorded145,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 RZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,279 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 145,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn traileing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2025 143,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy and Rear tailpipe missing and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill holed/corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Badly twisted and split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both front shocker casings corroded.

Both front wishbone rear bushes wear.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre cuts on outer wall.

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

condensation in both headlamps.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 138,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL STEEL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 124,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL STEEL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 111,208 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,554 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 87,660 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,905 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 73,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jun 2017 73,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,555 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,759 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DL12 RZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RZE, 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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DL12 RZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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