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DN12 NVK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 120,644 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear suspension corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,644 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2024 112,750 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 110,197 miles

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

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 29 Jul 2022 108,084 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 108,083 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 101,429 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 101,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 95,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 88,961 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 88,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 83,052 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both Front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,126 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 62,349 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 43,777 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 43,777 miles

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

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 NVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 NVK, 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 NVK registered?

DN12 NVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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