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DN12 HWM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,468 mi
Last recorded132,468 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 HWM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 132,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 132,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 112,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 93,754 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured direction indicators all four (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,754 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured direction indicators all four (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 76,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,644 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 73,757 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 70,363 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 63,229 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 54,259 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 45,870 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 35,408 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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DN12 HWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DN12 HWM, 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 DN12 HWM registered?

DN12 HWM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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