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EX12 PCV

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,322 mi
Last recorded145,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 145,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,327 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 126,616 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 113,603 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 104,190 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 97,420 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 90,535 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 80,103 miles

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))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,906 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,950 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2017 66,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavily worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2016 58,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2016 58,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 49,774 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Front brake discs worn close to minimum thickness indicator

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45/18 100w extra load (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/45/18 100w extra load (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/45/18 100w extra load (4.1.E.1)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,890 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 41,890 miles

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

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 PCV is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

Is EX12 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 PCV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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