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MA62 VZD

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Brown Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA62 VZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 73,950 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 73,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 69,563 miles

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

front headlights have misting of water

Fail 21 Sep 2023 69,559 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

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

front headlights have misting of water

Pass 16 Sep 2022 63,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber dudt covers loose not impeding operation

Fail 16 Sep 2022 63,158 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear shock absorber dudt covers loose not impeding operation

Pass 15 Sep 2021 56,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin - 2.8mm (limit 1.6mm)

Fail 15 Sep 2021 56,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin - 2.8mm (limit 1.6mm)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose both sides

Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose both sides

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads look aged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 39,816 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 29,957 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 28,994 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 25,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,854 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,906 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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MA62 VZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Brown with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MA62 VZD, 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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MA62 VZD is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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