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DS12 ULY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,237 mi
Last recorded117,237 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 117,237 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 116,707 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 111,099 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 103,117 miles

Offside Front shock damp

Fail 26 May 2023 103,117 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease

Offside Front shock damp

front brake discs worn and scored

Pass 24 Jun 2022 99,818 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 99,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,877 miles

Both Front Headlight Units Has Condensation

Both Front Outer CV Boot Damp With Grease

Front Brake Discs Worn

Pass 23 Jul 2020 90,014 miles

front brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,832 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,377 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 77,376 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,142 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,224 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,623 miles

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

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 ULY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 ULY, 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 ULY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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