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EJ62 DMY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,635 mi
Last recorded161,635 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 DMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 161,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 2 May 2025 161,565 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 160,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 160,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 158,070 miles

Both number plate lights dim.

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 158,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both number plate lights dim.

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 157,057 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 157,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 156,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 150,843 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 150,843 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 141,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 126,420 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,513 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,405 miles

Front Upper Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 93,273 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,219 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 84,984 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 28,936 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,465 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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EJ62 DMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ62 DMY, 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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EJ62 DMY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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