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EY12 ZVC

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,590 mi
Last recorded178,590 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 178,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2025 173,642 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 167,479 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 167,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE & BALD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front HEADLAMP WATER INGRESS

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear BOTH BUMP STOPS/SHOCK GUARDS DETEORATED

Pass 13 Mar 2023 143,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp has water in it

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 131,041 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 131,041 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 125,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 119,119 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,692 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES +N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,534 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 74,509 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,370 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 ZVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZVC, 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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EY12 ZVC is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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