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EX12 DGY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,081 mi
Last recorded80,081 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 DGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 80,081 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 80,081 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front bold inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 68,675 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation build up internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Has condensation build up internally (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level below minimum!

Pass 6 Oct 2023 56,086 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 56,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 42,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 42,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 33,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 31,575 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 31,575 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside Front & Offside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 29,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2019 26,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 24,874 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,963 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 19,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 14,995 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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EX12 DGY 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 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 EX12 DGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX12 DGY registered?

EX12 DGY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EX12 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 DGY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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