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DY12 UTM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,017 mi
Last recorded97,017 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 UTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 97,017 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corodded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 89,007 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 89,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test from windscreen ()

Pass 13 Jun 2023 76,008 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 76,000 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fuel filer pipes

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front dash cam fitted. may affect drivers view

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,055 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 51,043 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 29,905 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,905 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 28,518 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,880 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 19,234 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 UTM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTM, 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 UTM registered?

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

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