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EX12 NZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,050 mi
Last recorded147,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 NZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 147,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,543 miles

Nearside Front day time running lamp

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and cracked and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 141,774 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 139,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 136,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure Backing plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 136,827 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure Backing plate (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 133,228 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,480 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 131,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 118,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2019 118,087 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a deep cut in the tread face exposing the cords 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 107,009 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 107,009 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 89,456 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,228 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 72,228 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,134 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 NZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 NZE, 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 NZE registered?

EX12 NZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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