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EX12 ORP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 134,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlight unit has moisture inside

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

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

Offside Front Headlight unit has moisture inside

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 126,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 126,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,316 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding ( by hand)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm and worn to secondary rubber in edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pedal has slightly long travel ( repair or adjustment may be required)

Pass 20 Aug 2022 116,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear backing plate rubbing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 116,672 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.50 actual 1.46 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear backing plate rubbing

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre bold inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside washer not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 109,599 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,599 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect condensation affecting beam image both light units (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing liner fouling tyre / wheel and steering system (5.2.3 (f))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 101,576 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front shocks rusty

rear springs worn

stone chip in zone A

Fail 25 Jun 2020 101,576 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front shocks rusty

rear springs worn

stone chip in zone A

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,364 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,880 miles

both rear tyres sworn on inner edges

Fail 16 Jul 2018 87,880 miles

both rear tyres sworn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,065 miles

2 child seat fitted on rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jul 2017 79,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

2 child seat fitted on rear of vehicle not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jul 2016 63,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,787 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 ORP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ORP, 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 ORP registered?

EX12 ORP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is EX12 ORP safe to buy?

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