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H17 GEW

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 GEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 152,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,736 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 138,219 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Ball joints worn with excess play /knocking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Orange bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber boot twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear plate slight water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 127,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ADVISE: ns/r tyre is cracking/perishing in treads and has slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE; os/r inner edge of tyre has slight uneven treadwear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread ADVISE: rear number plate starting to fade (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 115,614 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 106,148 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 106,037 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,778 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,176 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

both front brake discs very worn

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2019 87,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

both front brake discs very worn

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,280 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,276 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 62,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 62,802 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,215 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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H17 GEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 H17 GEW, 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 H17 GEW registered?

H17 GEW is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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