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DV12 VEL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,617 mi
Last recorded79,617 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 79,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,534 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component possible rack gland (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,529 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 56,200 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,348 miles

Oil leak from sump plug ()

both rear tyre outer tyre walls perished and cracked

front brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 10 Aug 2017 48,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside edge (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak from sump plug ()

both rear tyre outer tyre walls perished and cracked

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,938 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,381 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,943 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 VEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEL, 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 VEL registered?

DV12 VEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DV12 VEL safe to buy?

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