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DN12 NYV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,055 mi
Last recorded104,055 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 NYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 104,055 miles

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2025 104,055 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear axle has corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2024 95,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension comp sub frame corroded age related and undersealed

Fail 6 Nov 2024 95,099 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension comp sub frame corroded age related and undersealed

Pass 13 Oct 2023 81,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And sub frame age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 81,693 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And sub frame age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close legal limit at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Jul 2021 58,991 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 58,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

both front wipers starting to smear screen

damp/water in osf light unit

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,436 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2019 50,770 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,276 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 48,205 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,737 miles

advise front tyres cracking

advise o/s/r and n/s/r tyres 3mm worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2014 28,654 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 NYV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NYV, 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 NYV registered?

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

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