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DS09 KEL

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Grey Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 KEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 110,021 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

Fail 1 Dec 2025 110,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower control arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover

Pass 10 Dec 2024 105,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,605 miles

Both headlights have condensation

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 17 Nov 2022 91,327 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 85,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 79,828 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 77,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring vision of some topside components

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 73,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Nov 2017 69,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover is deteriorated

Offside Front wiper blade is split

both front tyres are worn on the tread edges and are deteriorated

o/s/f tyre valve stem is starting to spit

Pass 10 Nov 2016 64,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,359 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 49,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2015 48,695 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres right on legal limit of 1.6mm

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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DS09 KEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Grey 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 DS09 KEL, 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 DS09 KEL registered?

DS09 KEL is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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