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DS12 WFW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,492 mi
Last recorded144,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 WFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 144,492 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2022 125,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker repositioned outside swept area. ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2019 99,391 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 83,137 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise silencer seam corroded.

Fail 21 Jul 2018 83,137 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from mirror. ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder removed from swept area. ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak. (5.3.2 (b))

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

advise silencer seam corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,160 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 65,592 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 55,088 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 WFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

DS12 WFW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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