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EA12 HFV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,836 mi
Last recorded149,836 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 HFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 149,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 141,816 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 141,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 101w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,018 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlights have slight ingress of water

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 133,018 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlights have slight ingress of water

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 122,850 miles

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

Headlight have slight ingress of water

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 122,850 miles

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

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

Headlight have slight ingress of water

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 110,802 miles

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

both front headlights slight ingress of water

Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture present in offside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 95,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Moisture present in offside headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 86,758 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 86,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 83,537 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 79,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 79,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 71,790 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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EA12 HFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA12 HFV, 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 EA12 HFV registered?

EA12 HFV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is EA12 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA12 HFV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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