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HY12 TWP

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 TWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 158,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 147,229 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 147,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 135,686 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 135,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 129,370 miles

both rear shock bump stops broken

svs light on

Fail 10 May 2022 129,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

both rear shock bump stops broken

svs light on

Pass 16 Oct 2021 124,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 115,644 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 112,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 90,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 73,192 miles

diesel emission tested but not reading recorded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,011 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,261 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 2 May 2016 52,801 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,500 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 40,101 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 39,061 miles

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

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 TWP 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 83.3%.

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 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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

HY12 TWP is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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The MOT history for HY12 TWP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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