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DS12 HWE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,512 mi
Last recorded136,512 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 HWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 136,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 116,608 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 105,963 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 98,227 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 92,386 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,035 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 90,023 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 87,398 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 87,386 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,502 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,502 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017
Pass 26 May 2016 56,317 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 HWE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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