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EX12 OUY

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,252 mi
Last recorded137,252 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 137,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill front to back (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 131,175 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 131,175 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside front and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 124,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 118,278 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 118,278 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle joint and silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 111,071 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 105,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 97,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 91,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 80,836 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,482 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 73,482 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,931 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 63,930 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,326 miles

n/s/r brakes binding

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,046 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OUY, 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 OUY registered?

EX12 OUY is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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