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AK12 SMX

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,427 mi
Last recorded99,427 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 SMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 99,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Wheel rim damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a deep cut in centre tread

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 94,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 94,020 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,068 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 87,068 miles

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

Offside Front 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 12 Nov 2021 80,082 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp unit damaged

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 72,871 miles

Offside Rear lens broken, not affecting ouput

Pass 22 Nov 2019 65,837 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 47,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 30,706 miles

Both rear tyres perrished.

Fail 20 Mar 2015 30,706 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perrished.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AK12 SMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AK12 SMX, 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 AK12 SMX registered?

AK12 SMX is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AK12 SMX safe to buy?

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