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EY12 TKF

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,380 mi
Last recorded91,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 TKF
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 91,380 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 87,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 85,169 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 83,343 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 83,343 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 77,380 miles

front tyres cracking

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 74,838 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,922 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,922 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,259 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 69,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 TKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

EY12 TKF is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is EY12 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 TKF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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