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DS12 LFP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,340 mi
Last recorded126,340 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 LFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,340 miles

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on or close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

moisture in both headlamps

Fail 8 Oct 2024 126,059 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed leaking exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 119,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 119,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 108,770 miles

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))

Fail 27 May 2022 108,767 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 100,715 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 100,715 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED

Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,730 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread and perrished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear some wear to rear brake discs

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion in exhaust

some wear to all four brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,667 miles

Rear some wear to brake discs

some corrosion to exhaust

Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Rear some wear to brake discs

some corrosion to exhaust

some wear to nearside rear brakepad and brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,720 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 39,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o.s.r tyre small cut in outer wall

Pass 11 Jun 2015 39,150 miles

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

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

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

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

o.s.r tyre small cut in outer wall

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 LFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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