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DN12 YCV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 YCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 88,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 86,841 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,634 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED INCLUDING BOTH SUBFRAMES- NOT HOLED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORROSION/ COATING (1.1.11 (c))

EXTENSIVE CORROSION THOROUGH OUT BODY/ FLOOR/ CHASSIS/ INNER WINGS/ STRUT TURRETS- NOT HOLED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION- PATTERN OK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT/ PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK COVERS AND BUMP STOPS MISSING (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARM BUSHES SPLIT/ PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 84,627 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED INCLUDING BOTH SUBFRAMES- NOT HOLED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES HAVE CORROSION/ COATING (1.1.11 (c))

EXTENSIVE CORROSION THOROUGH OUT BODY/ FLOOR/ CHASSIS/ INNER WINGS/ STRUT TURRETS- NOT HOLED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE CONDENSATION- PATTERN OK (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR BUSHES SPLIT/ PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCK COVERS AND BUMP STOPS MISSING (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR ARM BUSHES SPLIT/ PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 81,661 miles

General perishing on most suspension bushes.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 81,659 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 66% on initial application (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General perishing on most suspension bushes.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 75,129 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 69,230 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,955 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2021 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,072 miles

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 7 Feb 2019 51,152 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 44,739 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,585 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 34,161 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake rise and fall just met limit 30%. advise adjustment or repair

Fail 26 Feb 2016 34,161 miles

front brake application uneven 46% (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake has slight bind

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brake rise and fall just met limit 30%. advise adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Feb 2015 24,617 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 YCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

DN12 YCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is DN12 YCV safe to buy?

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