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DS12 GVO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,308 mi
Last recorded133,308 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 GVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 133,308 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 133,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured Adrift of suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured Adrift of suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 120,970 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 120,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 113,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,390 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 81,877 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 81,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 70,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 51,322 miles

off side rear tyre uneven wear / close to limit

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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DS12 GVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DS12 GVO, 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 DS12 GVO registered?

DS12 GVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is DS12 GVO safe to buy?

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