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DY12 HSE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 115,071 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 109,027 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,915 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 97,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 91,188 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, slightly worn on inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 76,138 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 60,353 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,353 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,381 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 46,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs worn and pads very low strong advise

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 HSE 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 HSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 HSE registered?

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

Is DY12 HSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 HSE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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