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DV12 VZC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,816 mi
Last recorded104,816 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 VZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 104,816 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 104,759 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2025 97,577 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear Fog lamp slightly discoloured

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,371 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 94,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all round (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 87,865 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2022 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. !!! (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Condensation. !!! (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer / inner edge wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2021 67,444 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2020 62,568 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 58,671 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 52,491 miles

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

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

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,458 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Jun 2017 45,458 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel wont turn (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel wont turn (3.5.1k)

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

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,904 miles

engine and underbelly covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

DV12 VZC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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