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DY12 KWA

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,705 mi
Last recorded167,705 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 167,705 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre edge [VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre edge [VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 167,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s headlamp not working on main and dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect rear o/s shock-absorber worn and leaking oil (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear o/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s inner tyre edge [VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear n/s inner tyre edge [VERY WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate worn (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 160,249 miles

Central Front low tyre pressure light on dash

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 155,914 miles

Central Front engine has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2022 148,221 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 145,753 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 145,753 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative BOTH (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 142,113 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded in areas

Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,267 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,088 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall + tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

coolant low

Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 84,455 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,285 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 84,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,068 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,068 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,912 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 KWA is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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