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DS12 GXM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,976 mi
Last recorded125,976 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 125,976 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 125,964 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front engine under tray hanging down

Pass 29 Jan 2025 123,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has water ingress.

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

Offside Front Headlamp has water ingress.

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 113,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bald inside 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,572 miles

n/s rear reflector broken/cracked

o/s front headlight has water inside

Pass 26 Jan 2022 87,995 miles

n/s rear reflector broken/cracked

o/s front headlight has water inside

Fail 25 Jan 2022 87,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s rear reflector broken/cracked

o/s front headlight has water inside

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,509 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 75,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 72,007 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 Aug 2019 65,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,965 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,965 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,454 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 50,453 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,552 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 46,552 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 GXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXM, 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 GXM registered?

DS12 GXM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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