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DL12 SZY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,152 mi
Last recorded29,152 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 29,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 28,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,427 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 25,603 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2022 25,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,064 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,513 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 24,513 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 23,417 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 23,416 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 22,761 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,144 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 13,841 miles

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 SZY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DL12 SZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DL12 SZY registered?

DL12 SZY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is DL12 SZY safe to buy?

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