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EG12 XVK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,320 mi
Last recorded149,320 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,320 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 149,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 146,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 146,873 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 146,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 142,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 129,403 miles

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2021 115,198 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2021 115,198 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 9 Oct 2020 102,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bumpstop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 97,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 84,910 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 80,625 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)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 80,625 miles

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

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

Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 71,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 3mm. Uneven Wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 71,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour No 3 Injector Leaking Exhaust Gasses which are Getting Inside The Vehicle (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Edge 3mm. Uneven Wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm On LImit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Uneven Tread Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 45,431 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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EG12 XVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EG12 XVK, 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 EG12 XVK registered?

EG12 XVK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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