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DS12 YZJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,988 mi
Last recorded165,988 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 165,988 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO ALL CHASISS SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME AND BRAKING PARTS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR TO OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 165,985 miles

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

AGE RELATED CORROSION TO ALL CHASISS SUSPENSION AND SUBFRAME AND BRAKING PARTS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT WEAR TO OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 159,162 miles

Front TOP MOUNT SLIGHTY NOISEY NO EXCESSIVE MOVMENT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 159,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front TOP MOUNT SLIGHTY NOISEY NO EXCESSIVE MOVMENT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR TO INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,454 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 151,454 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 144,421 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 134,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 134,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 12,196 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 120,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 107,602 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear disc disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,687 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 72,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre - outer edge wear.

Offside Rear Tyre - uneven wear.

Fail 26 Jul 2016 72,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre - outer edge wear.

Offside Rear Tyre - uneven wear.

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,034 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 YZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZJ, 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 YZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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