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DU12 FXT

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,202 mi
Last recorded140,202 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 FXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 140,202 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2026 140,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 131,317 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 131,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 120,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation inside lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2023 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation in light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2023 108,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation in light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced condensation in light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 99,192 miles

Offside Front condensation inside light unit

Fail 21 May 2022 99,192 miles

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

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

Offside Front condensation inside light unit

Pass 24 May 2021 88,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2020 84,909 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,541 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 70,711 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2017 62,952 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 62,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 54,508 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,082 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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DU12 FXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown 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 DU12 FXT, 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 DU12 FXT registered?

DU12 FXT is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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