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DS12 HBG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,001 mi
Last recorded122,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 122,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 108,158 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2024 103,258 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service light on

Fail 17 Jul 2024 103,258 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

service light on

Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,271 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 87,590 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 25 Jun 2021 82,850 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,836 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,036 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 65,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Various deep cuts in tread and slight wear down inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres various cuts in tread

Fail 5 Jul 2018 65,773 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Various deep cuts in tread and slight wear down inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyres various cuts in tread

Pass 20 Jul 2017 55,806 miles

Offside Front Deep cuts in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2017 55,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Deep cuts in tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,795 miles

Nearside sill and front door damaged

all four tyres have deep cuts in tread

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 8 Jul 2015 35,015 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 34,906 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HBG 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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

DS12 HBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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