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FD12 DYX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,133 mi
Last recorded116,133 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 DYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,133 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 116,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 110,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,783 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 103,392 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,493 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 89,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 86,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,294 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chip on screen

Fail 9 Jan 2020 81,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

multiple chip on screen

Pass 25 Jan 2019 79,139 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre treads are getting low

Fail 25 Jan 2019 79,138 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyre treads are getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2018 73,852 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,690 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,014 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 66,014 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 57,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 56,956 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,430 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,109 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jun 2016 50,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 39,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 39,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 26,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2015 26,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,468 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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FD12 DYX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD12 DYX, 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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FD12 DYX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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