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DY12 UTC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,250 mi
Last recorded143,250 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 143,250 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f bulbs fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f have water inside on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and fitted upside down(progressive type) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 143,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken/incomplete (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f bulbs fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f have water inside on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded and fitted upside down(progressive type) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 132,324 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f have water inside on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded and seated upside down (progressive spring type) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 121,147 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f lamp units have water inside on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 113,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour fading (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp unit has water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread worn to 2mm wear blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread worn close to wear blocks 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,231 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges worn and castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,231 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges worn and castellated (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,145 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 96,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,846 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 74,907 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 62,875 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre has a side wall repair

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front tyre has a side wall repair

Fail 31 Mar 2016 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,214 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 UTC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

DY12 UTC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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