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DS12 HGK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,373 mi
Last recorded87,373 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 87,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 15 Oct 2022 76,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 65,072 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion to rear subframe nit excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge ( advise replacement as will wear to cords and be illegal in near future) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge ( advise replacement as will wear to cords and be illegal in near future) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tires cracking / perishing ( advised replacement on other advisory) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 54,246 miles

All four tyre treads perished and cracking

Front brake pads worn but not thin

Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,330 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 47,330 miles

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 42,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,728 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 33,665 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 29,800 miles

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 HGK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HGK, 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 HGK registered?

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

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