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DU12 KCY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

230,708 mi
Last recorded230,708 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 KCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 230,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 213,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

undertray fitted thus allowing full inspection on components

Fail 2 Nov 2024 213,056 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

undertray fitted thus allowing full inspection on components

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 195,853 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2022 180,004 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 161,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 148,150 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 148,150 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 130,127 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 130,127 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 116,688 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 104,386 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,674 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened drop link broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,775 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 KCY 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 68.8%.

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 KCY, 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 KCY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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