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DU12 FMY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

172,945 mi
Last recorded172,945 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 172,945 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on seam of silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps have condensation on inner lens (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear bump stops broken

windscreen washer cap missing at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2023 160,900 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Considerable blowing on seam of silencer . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides borderline . (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are condensated on inner . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both sides bump stops are broken .

Fail 4 Oct 2023 160,853 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Considerable blowing on seam of silencer . (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides borderline . (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps are condensated on inner . (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Both sides bump stops are broken .

Pass 30 Sep 2022 152,405 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 152,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 141,348 miles

Nearside Rear Light broken

Nearside Front Condensation in head light

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also smooth on edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 141,348 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Condensation in head light

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

Nearside Rear Light broken

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also smooth on edges 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r light unit damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2020 130,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2019 122,499 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Fail 20 Sep 2019 122,499 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 111,922 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 111,922 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 101,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 101,957 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 87,310 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,155 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 79,139 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DU12 FMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DU12 FMY, 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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DU12 FMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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