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DS12 HSK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,325 mi
Last recorded160,325 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 160,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 160,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar missing BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 150,989 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 143,423 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread nearside & offside (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 125,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 108,095 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres uneven tread

Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,334 miles

emissions to clean to red

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 85,662 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 85,662 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 71,102 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,102 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,548 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 41,303 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 HSK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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