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EX12 NYR

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 118,090 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 107,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge 225/55x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 102,446 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 98,441 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 98,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,952 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 93,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 90,072 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe gasket failed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 16 Jan 2020 86,994 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 86,994 miles

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

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 81,266 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 53,622 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 53,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 39,894 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 NYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NYR, 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 EX12 NYR registered?

EX12 NYR is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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