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DU62 GBZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,413 mi
Last recorded150,413 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 GBZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 150,413 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated signs of contact on rear anti roll bar (4.11 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 142,396 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil level on minimum

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 130,545 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 130,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing Under bonnet (6.1.3 (c) (i))

General underside corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,212 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 116,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 91,511 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,407 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,456 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 55,320 miles

screen wash container lid missing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,984 miles

engine and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2015 40,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

nail in nearside front tyre

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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DU62 GBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU62 GBZ, 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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DU62 GBZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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