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DU12 ZLY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

165,976 mi
Last recorded165,976 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 ZLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,976 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 158,592 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 158,592 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 158,547 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2020 157,511 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 147,288 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 135,786 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 135,786 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 123,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 97,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge on both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 61,124 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 45,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2014 34,923 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 34,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 18,481 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 ZLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

DU12 ZLY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DU12 ZLY safe to buy?

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