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DS12 XYL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,189 mi
Last recorded173,189 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 XYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 173,189 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 173,189 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 168,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 163,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 157,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 151,705 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 145,421 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 143,701 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 143,699 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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 127,783 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 127,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,053 miles

Offside Rear Cut in tread to cords, but not in excess of requirements

Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,053 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine oil overfilled

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Cut in tread to cords, but not in excess of requirements

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 71,831 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,498 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 64,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 XYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

DS12 XYL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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