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CY12 KAU

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Black Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 KAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 121,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 115,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,223 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,415 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 141,688 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 77,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 77,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 64,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 64,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 69,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 69,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,944 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 25,733 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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CY12 KAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Black with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CY12 KAU, 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 CY12 KAU registered?

CY12 KAU is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for CY12 KAU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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