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DY12 XTM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,692 mi
Last recorded68,692 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 68,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 67,342 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs close to minimum legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 67,342 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides not amber (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs close to minimum legal limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front All outline marker lamps not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 62,350 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 56,096 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 55,842 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 44,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has bad edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp lens condensated but is not affecting the light output

Fail 14 Jun 2021 44,213 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate background color badly discolored (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has bad edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp lens condensated but is not affecting the light output

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 42,627 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 40,246 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 35,665 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing / cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,381 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 27,343 miles

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

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

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

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 XTM 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 XTM, 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 XTM registered?

DY12 XTM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is DY12 XTM safe to buy?

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