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EF12 HYU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,243 mi
Last recorded89,243 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 89,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 76,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 61,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 56,459 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 52,233 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 52,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 44,210 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 39,946 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,239 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 27,529 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,284 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 20,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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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EF12 HYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF12 HYU, 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 EF12 HYU registered?

EF12 HYU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is EF12 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 HYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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