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EX12 SXN

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,557 mi
Last recorded115,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 115,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 115,443 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside & nearside (4.1.4 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 108,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 108,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jan 2024 103,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,493 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,418 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 95,163 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 93,125 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 86,508 miles

day time running not working on both sides

Fail 28 Dec 2018 86,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

day time running not working on both sides

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,997 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 78,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,935 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,988 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,476 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 SXN 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 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 SXN, 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 SXN registered?

EX12 SXN is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is EX12 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 SXN shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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