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DY12 HPF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,653 mi
Last recorded127,653 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 HPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 127,653 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 122,040 miles

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

Central Rear wiper motor inop

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both, Water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill destorted, not affecting body strength (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 121,949 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Reflective backing in lamp deteriorated, also water ingress in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear wiper motor inop

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output Both, Water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill destorted, not affecting body strength (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 118,318 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 115,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 109,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlight misted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 102,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 89,569 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,758 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 33,622 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,118 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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DY12 HPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DY12 HPF, 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 DY12 HPF registered?

DY12 HPF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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