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DS12 HVB

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

189,014 mi
Last recorded189,014 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 189,014 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 177,991 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 177,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 164,836 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 164,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 150,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 150,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 132,473 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant header tank? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 115,733 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,625 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Jul 2016 92,625 miles

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

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

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,411 miles

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

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

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

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 HVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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