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GY12 SZE

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,630 mi
Last recorded67,630 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 SZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,630 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 67,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 60,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges getting soft/worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 60,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 53,309 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 48,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 42,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 35,582 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both headlights have condensation in them

Pass 4 Mar 2020 33,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,362 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 22,518 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 18,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 13,817 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,769 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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GY12 SZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Silver 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 GY12 SZE, 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 GY12 SZE registered?

GY12 SZE is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is GY12 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY12 SZE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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