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DN12 HZS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,965 mi
Last recorded170,965 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 HZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 170,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2023 170,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam works when dipped beam switched off (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 163,985 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/r inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking + worn inner (no cords showing ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil leak but under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

different coil spring fitted at rear axle

Fail 24 Jun 2021 158,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror discoloured slightly (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

different coil spring fitted at rear axle

Pass 29 Jun 2020 147,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 128,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 1 May 2019 128,827 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 17 May 2018 111,071 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pads not visible

Fail 17 May 2018 111,071 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pads not visible

Pass 16 May 2017 91,095 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2017 91,090 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

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

Not all brake pads visible

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

Pass 6 May 2016 70,179 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (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 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 70,175 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (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 and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 47,204 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 HZS 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 60%.

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

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