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EY12 SOE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,677 mi
Last recorded165,677 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 SOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 165,677 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 165,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s o/s (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door mirror is broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 144,503 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 144,503 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 132,554 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2024 132,554 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2023 106,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 106,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,225 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.77 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 85,225 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 1.77 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 66,045 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 54,947 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 40,595 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls scuffed badly

Pass 28 Feb 2017 23,325 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,080 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 8,558 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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EY12 SOE 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 68.8%.

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 EY12 SOE, 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 EY12 SOE registered?

EY12 SOE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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