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DS12 WCY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,719 mi
Last recorded102,719 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 102,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 96,302 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 92,886 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 92,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 84,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has dampness inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 84,652 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has dampness inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 72,942 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 62,372 miles

Emissions clean smoke meter unable to detect a reading

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 62,344 miles

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

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

Emissions clean smoke meter unable to detect a reading

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 55,256 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view of all components

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 53,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,658 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 47,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 44,080 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 40,214 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 WCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

DS12 WCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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