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DS12 HCJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,712 mi
Last recorded81,712 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 81,712 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 71,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 62,805 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 52,680 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 52,678 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 51,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 47,570 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 44,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Under-Covers fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Under-Covers fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2018 38,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2017 34,897 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre cracked on tread and has nail in it

Offside Rear osr tyre cracked on tread

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 30,473 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 24,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

Fail 28 May 2015 24,664 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f brake discs discoloured slightly

o/s/r wheel slightly binding

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 HCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCJ, 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 HCJ registered?

DS12 HCJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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