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DY12 KYZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,995 mi
Last recorded189,995 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 KYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 189,995 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 185,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 183,461 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

battery light on

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2022 177,650 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 177,645 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 167,289 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 156,726 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 142,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 135,514 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 124,082 miles

Front Coolant leak engine bay area ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on discs (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 124,082 miles

Front Coolant leak engine bay area ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on discs (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,401 miles

Front coolant leak

Fail 24 Mar 2017 103,401 miles

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

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 59,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KYZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol 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 DY12 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

DY12 KYZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is DY12 KYZ safe to buy?

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