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DY12 XFM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,756 mi
Last recorded108,756 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,756 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 108,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 23 Jan 2024 103,654 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Condensation in the headlamp

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall - ON THE LIMIT - benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper perishing but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on both edges - cuts to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 103,654 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Condensation in the headlamp

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp bulb fitted incorrectly - slight damage to internal reflector on headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall - ON THE LIMIT - benefit of doubt given (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper perishing but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - worn on both edges - cuts to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 98,117 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 93,895 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 93,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 82,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 73,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 63,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 54,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,957 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 37,882 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

child seat fitted o/s/r

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,344 miles

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

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

child seat o/s/r outer

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 XFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel 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 XFM, 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 XFM registered?

DY12 XFM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is DY12 XFM safe to buy?

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