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DY12 KBE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,355 mi
Last recorded142,355 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KBE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 142,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

condensation in n/s headlamp

n/s rear lamp damaged/cracked

washer bottle top missing

Pass 5 Jun 2024 119,556 miles

Both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

Condensation in both headlamps

N/S rear lamp cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Jun 2023 100,830 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner tread/small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

condensation in both headlamps

n/s rear lamp cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2023 100,830 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped on inner tread ,cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear shock absorber top dust covers insecure

n/s rear lamp cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2022 99,814 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,730 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 98,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 93,396 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 46,699 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 46,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 26,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 KBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KBE, 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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DY12 KBE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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