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HY12 TWD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,392 mi
Last recorded96,392 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 96,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 87,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 80,182 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing worn, rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 80,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bearing worn, rough when rotated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing low on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear water in both head lamps, suspect seals leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2021 62,319 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,480 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 53,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre tread low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,147 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 32,122 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front on 1mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 24,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 10,408 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 4,135 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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HY12 TWD 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 80%.

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 TWD, 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 TWD registered?

HY12 TWD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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