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M16 DEK

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

White Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,198 mi
Last recorded126,198 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 DEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 126,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 May 2025 106,149 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 106,149 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,374 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 86,369 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure BASE OF SEAT (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Jan 2024 86,366 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure BASE OF SEAT (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2023 83,273 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,511 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 72,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 68,354 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 61,501 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 53,426 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,934 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 33,663 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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M16 DEK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in White 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 M16 DEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M16 DEK registered?

M16 DEK is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is M16 DEK safe to buy?

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