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DY12 XVO

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,476 mi
Last recorded169,476 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 169,476 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre also has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2025 169,476 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre also has cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2024 152,476 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 142,229 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 135,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 126,530 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,472 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 118,516 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 118,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 105,960 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 19 May 2018 105,929 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 18 May 2017 91,029 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2017 91,029 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spots on tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 77,396 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,343 miles

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

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

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 XVO is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

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

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