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DV12 ZXW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,753 mi
Last recorded160,753 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 160,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 156,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 153,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 148,202 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 148,202 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 142,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 142,686 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 139,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 139,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 136,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 132,053 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 129,020 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 120,583 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 120,552 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,577 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 88,347 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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 ZXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

DV12 ZXW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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