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AK12 ZKM

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,452 mi
Last recorded134,452 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 134,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Full of Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 128,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 128,711 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective full of condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,901 miles

Both front headlamps quite badly condensated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 118,397 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 114,047 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 114,020 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,180 miles

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

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

Offside Front light unit water present

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 110,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

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

Offside Front light unit water present

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 100,536 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At the minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2019 100,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At the minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,704 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,778 miles

Front inner brake pads look low recommend further inspection

Rear seats not in use seat belts not tested

Fail 27 Mar 2017 66,774 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Front inner brake pads look low recommend further inspection

Rear seats not in use seat belts not tested

Pass 14 May 2015 32,168 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 32,168 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK12 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

AK12 ZKM is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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