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GEZ 1520

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,919 mi
Last recorded150,919 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 1520
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 150,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 147,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 128,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2023 127,494 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle leaking water from engine.

Fail 17 Jun 2022 106,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255517. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Object in tyre. 2255517. ()

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

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

Vehicle leaking water from engine.

Pass 2 Jun 2021 85,052 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 85,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,791 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 78,790 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 74,251 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 61,693 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,448 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 46,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,800 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,764 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 32,764 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.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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GEZ 1520 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GEZ 1520, 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 GEZ 1520 registered?

GEZ 1520 is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 29 November 2012.

Is GEZ 1520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEZ 1520 shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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