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DV12 FTC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,173 mi
Last recorded173,173 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 FTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 173,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 173,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust rubber missing

rear exhaust mount broken

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 166,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,821 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2021 155,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 151,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 142,805 miles

Offside Rear tyre has several cut's to the outer sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2018 136,406 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 136,369 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 122,032 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 122,001 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,622 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 109,612 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,675 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 87,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,235 miles

Cut to o/s/r tyre inner side wall

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,234 miles

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

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

Cut to O/S/R tyre inner side wall

O/S/F tyre wearing low

Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,251 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 18,646 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 18,646 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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DV12 FTC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV12 FTC, 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 DV12 FTC registered?

DV12 FTC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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