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DS12 UGO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,639 mi
Last recorded136,639 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2026 136,639 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front fog lights inop

Pass 4 Apr 2023 132,985 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 127,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 111,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 111,858 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification sprng upper mount fitting incorrectly centralizing spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component has an unsafe modification sprng upper mount fitting incorrectly centralizing spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Body panel likely to become detached wing loose & fouling wheel on lock (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 86,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 84,288 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 80,913 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 73,767 miles

Exhaust corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2017 73,644 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2016 56,544 miles

dampness at fuel filter

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,987 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 UGO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UGO, 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 UGO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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