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DY12 YCS

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 105,454 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 105,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,695 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 98,689 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 90,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both small rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 90,829 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour All 4 indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both small rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 81,936 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 72,618 miles

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

wiper blades brackets insecure / broken

Pass 16 Apr 2021 64,116 miles

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2021 64,116 miles

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

Nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2020 55,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 48,338 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 48,338 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,648 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 29,741 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 18,562 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,683 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Apr 2015 16,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YCS is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY12 YCS registered?

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

Is DY12 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 YCS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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