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EY12 TVL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,200 mi
Last recorded93,200 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 TVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 93,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,242 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,085 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 91,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Condensation in both head lamps

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre TWO NAILS ()

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

o/s head lamp slightly loose

Pass 22 Feb 2021 89,437 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlamp which does not affect the beam image

Offside Condensation in headlamp which does not affect the beam image

Offside Headlamp mount broken but not likely to become insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,739 miles

Condensation in both head lamp

Engine and battery covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 84,703 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2018 79,994 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,069 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

chip in n/s windscreen

o/s head lamp slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2015 52,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EY12 TVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EY12 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

EY12 TVL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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The MOT history for EY12 TVL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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