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DV12 VZJ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

217,093 mi
Last recorded217,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 217,093 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks

Pass 14 May 2022 125,127 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 13 May 2022 215,115 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 10 May 2021 196,185 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2020 190,378 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 190,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 189,141 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Fail 12 Dec 2018 189,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

oil leak

oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Jun 2018 168,031 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 2 Jan 2018 147,978 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 143,483 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 143,483 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 123,961 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 101,744 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 80,565 miles

Rear both sides tyres from inside uneven ply

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,433 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 79,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,293 miles

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

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

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

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 VZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZJ, 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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DV12 VZJ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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