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DV12 ZBG

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,226 mi
Last recorded124,226 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ZBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 124,226 miles

Front n/s headlamp damp inside unit

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 120,251 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 120,249 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak exhaust gasses (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 116,738 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 116,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s 245.45.18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,714 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess broken bolt but still secured (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation build up in headlamp, but light output still ok

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 104,677 miles

Nearside Front condensation build up in headlamp, but light output still ok

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,689 miles

Fan stays on. need further investigation

Fuel stripes are slightly corroded

Part of exhaust slightly corroded

Rear shock covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,649 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 84,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,551 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,558 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,591 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 ZBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBG, 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 ZBG is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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