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DS12 GVX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,839 mi
Last recorded65,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 GVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 65,839 miles

Covers / trays fitted

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Water in both headlamps

Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,495 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 56,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective damp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 49,693 miles

Covers / trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Water in headlamps

Fail 25 Jun 2022 49,693 miles

Covers / trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Water in headlamps

Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,623 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 43,417 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2019 39,852 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 39,852 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 36,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear tyre light cracking to tread

Offside Rear tyre moderate cracking to tread

Pass 20 May 2017 33,538 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2017 33,538 miles

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

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2016 29,275 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 29,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 23,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GVX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel 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 DS12 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS12 GVX registered?

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

Is DS12 GVX safe to buy?

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