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DN12 LAO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,990 mi
Last recorded105,990 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 LAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 105,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 84,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2024 79,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 79,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 71,054 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front headlamps have slight Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 71,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front headlamps have slight Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 61,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 55,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 55,098 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock cover worn

Pass 13 Aug 2020 51,121 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 44,830 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 44,830 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 38,921 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,918 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 May 2017 33,326 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 33,326 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 27,957 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 23,391 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 LAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

DN12 LAO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is DN12 LAO safe to buy?

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