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HY12 TUU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,436 mi
Last recorded104,436 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 104,436 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 104,436 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,455 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 85,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,622 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 76,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 71,145 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 63,741 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))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,384 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,467 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

Fail 4 Jan 2018 46,467 miles

Emissions too clean and not registering on emissions machine

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

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 38,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,719 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,568 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 23,032 miles

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

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 TUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HY12 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

HY12 TUU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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