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EY12 VUU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

152,914 mi
Last recorded152,914 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 152,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

manufacturers undertrays and outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 May 2025 148,240 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

rear sub frame and arms corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 137,555 miles

Manufactures engine covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Underside coated in wax oil/ under seal restricting full inspection of body chassis brake pipes and suspension components

Pass 27 Mar 2023 133,287 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 128,293 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,281 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 118,504 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 118,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 108,287 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 90,248 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 72,864 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,496 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 VUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black 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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

EY12 VUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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