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EK12 VBV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,685 mi
Last recorded133,685 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 133,685 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 133,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 132,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 131,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens has condensation inside,not affecting beam image or intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,503 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,792 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 103,156 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 103,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,369 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 67,604 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 54,824 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,904 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 42,546 miles

Front Wipers smear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 42,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Wipers smear

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,117 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,117 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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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EK12 VBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EK12 VBV, 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 EK12 VBV registered?

EK12 VBV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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