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HY12 JVZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,409 mi
Last recorded111,409 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 JVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 111,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 101,509 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

both headlights slight condensation

coolant level low

Fail 1 Aug 2024 101,508 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working inner indicator under boot (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both headlights slight condensation

coolant level low

Pass 18 May 2023 93,598 miles

Front both headlight units are no longer preventing the ingress of water

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2023 93,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam is not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front both headlight units are no longer preventing the ingress of water

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2022 85,463 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 79,933 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 75,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front condensation in headlight

Pass 28 Jun 2019 66,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge perished outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 59,527 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,427 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2015 38,945 miles

Small cuts / splits in rear tyres

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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HY12 JVZ 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 78.6%.

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 HY12 JVZ, 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 HY12 JVZ registered?

HY12 JVZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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