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EV02 PEN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,338 mi
Last recorded143,338 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 PEN
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 143,338 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Overall underbody corrosion,front and rear subframe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 132,183 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 129,731 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 129,731 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 120,850 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 112,044 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 112,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear worn bald and uneven on inner tread and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear wearing uneven on inner tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 91,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

engine covers undertrays

Fail 30 Sep 2019 91,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

engine covers undertrays

Pass 5 Sep 2018 75,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing in the tread.

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 75,593 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing in the tread.

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 63,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,848 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

Fail 16 Jul 2015 35,979 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

n/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

o/s/f tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre bald inner and outer edges tread 2mm

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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EV02 PEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EV02 PEN, 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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EV02 PEN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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