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DN12 LYW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 LYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,815 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2025 105,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 101,273 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 27 Jan 2023 94,175 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 90,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 90,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Wet in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 82,025 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 82,025 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,396 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 78,391 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 76,195 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 76,195 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 71,632 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 71,629 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 59,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,451 miles

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

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 LYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

DN12 LYW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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