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DS12 VBP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,123 mi
Last recorded97,123 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,649 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 80,649 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,369 miles

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

front discs lipped

Pass 30 May 2019 56,483 miles

Front bumper damage and bottom fog lights

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front mirror damage outer casing

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 4 May 2018 47,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of sticking

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

exhaust slight smoke

under trays

Fail 4 May 2018 47,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake showing signs of sticking

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

exhaust slight smoke

under trays

Pass 15 May 2017 40,564 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 40,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 34,222 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)

Under tray fitted to underside of vehicle, obscuring some engine components.

Pass 15 Jun 2015 27,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

nearside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside front Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 27,191 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

nearside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside front Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

offside rear Tyre wearing close to the legal limit (on 3mm)

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 VBP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel 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 VBP, 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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What year was DS12 VBP registered?

DS12 VBP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is DS12 VBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 VBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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